We will Recap Season 1 which kicked off 2021 with a 10 Day Challenge. All episode clips can be viewed in full at each episodes link below. If you want to checkout "Challenge for a Change 2021!!"

Special Guest Brandy Pryor

Special Guest ShaKerriah Morgan

We will Recap Season 1 which kicked off 2021 with a 10 Day Challenge. All episode clips can be viewed in full at each episodes link below. If you want to checkout Challenge for a Change 2021!!

Special Guest Courtney B. Dunlap

Special Guest Ashley "Ms. Ash" Jefferson

Special Guest Karla Marie  

Guess speaker Anika Morris is the Founder of Levitate Consulting Group to help businesses reach their operational and financial goals. The name Levitate was chosen because it means to continuously grow and forever learn. Anika wants her clients to rise, defy gravity, and go from a lower position into a higher one.

Follow Anika here: @LevitateConsultingGroup (IG and LinkedIn) 

Check out her crash course "Money Moves"

Power Notes from this episode:

* wanted to be a business owner but also loved the idea of corporate world

* shift the mind

* sometimes in corporate America as a black woman you can be the smartest or prettiest but still have to prove your capabilities, skills, and "earn" your rightful position

*you may know more about a particular topic but still have to fight for your seat at the table if you ever get invited

* corporate life demands your commitment and dedication

* to show interest in other areas outside of your "job" will cause colleagues to question your loyalty

* the forefront is what you see and what customers see but the administrative piece is on the back end and can easily be hidden

* in order to grow you need to have the finances in order (administration)

* paying attention to the whole business

* it's not about getting it perfect but being aware and planning

* having your finances under control will create safety

* have your priorities set and plan for what you want

* it's never about how much you make but how you spend it

* alot of us impulse buy and realize later it wasn't really worth it

* poor mindsets look for the next handout

* rich mindset looks for the next opportunity

* discipline * Budget * consistency 

*lifestyle is an enrichment of experiences and exposure to newer opportunities

Mylene Noir is a Mindset Strategist that believes everyone should operate with a renewed mindset in order to activate the life of your dreams.

Follow Mylene here: @myenrichedself

Episode Power Points:

* taught to dream big but not how to unlock and activate those dreams

* it starts with your mindset

* My mother poured wisdom and quotes into us "attitude is everything."

* What we say to ourselves is one of the most important dialogues

*the things you have around you are your blessings

*we're not just beings, we're truly becoming

* sometimes we look for the next best step but it starts with where you are now!

      *make a plan for your now *prepare * be consistent and dedicated

* when you are truly your own gift you will unlock your greatness

* " Watch your thoughts they become words, Watch your words they become actions, Watch your actions they become habits. Watch your habits they become your character. And your character becomes your destiny."

* remove the things that no longer serve you to make room for greater

* we want to go from income, to influence, to impact

* if you have a purpose your not fulfilling you will not be able to rest, your spirit will not settle and be troubled

* hearing(may not necessarily act upon it) vs. listening (act of obedience)

*adopt a mindset apart of your self care routine

Our Beautiful Guest Speaker today is Toni Settles located in the DC area. She is the fabulous owner of My Well Read Child, collaborates with black and brown authors, and host in-person as well as virtual readings. You can follow Toni here: @mywellreadchild www.mywellreadchild.com

Power Notes for today's episode:

*Toni started this organization because she became a self publisher and wanted to create a safe space that allowed positive and fun black children's books

* Slogan~ " Every child deserves to see themselves represented in the books they read."

* she is positively representing diverse races to help build self- confidence in the readers

Children with low self-confidence may experience:

      * low self-esteem

      * struggle with the way they view themselves

      * the way they receive education may be changed

* Black children's books are definitely for white children and any other race. It eliminated superiority and evens the playing fields of life. 

* When the message that black and brown children are less than, other races believe the lie too which continues to feed and fuel racism.

* Books that uplift motivate and inspire are for ALL children.

* You don't have to feel accomplished because someone has accepted you or invited you to the table

* We have to celebrate and love ourselves first 

* it's not about BEING accepted it's about ACCEPTING ourselves and who we are as we are first

* I mainly focus on Authors who are getting out of the same old narrative of overcoming struggles and slavery

* We have to restore the community and help ourselves. Waiting will set you back and create a gap

* The media is the most powerful influencer and programmer

* we have reached a point where we can take the pen and write our own stories

* It's bigger then me. I'm changing the narrative one book at a time which will impact the world for man generations to come."

* Self-love is not a destination. It's a journey."

* Accept who I am and where I am in the moment.

Our Beautiful Guest Speaker today is Markova Casseus a Personal Branding Strategist and owner of the Creative Journey Method. Markova is passionate about helping creative entrepreneurial women gain clarity, master their message, and position themselves to live a purposeful life. You can follow Markova here: @markovacasseus www.markovacasseus.com

Power Notes for this episode:

* 3 steps to forming your short intro when meeting people:

         * State who you are

         * What you represent

         * Who are you doing this for

         * Who you're called to serve

* Some people know who they are and the calling on their life but maybe too afraid to go for it and others may suffer in silence because there are no present examples for them to follow

**** Markova's signature 5 step process **** (to learn more about these steps and what they intel, check out Markova on IG)

1. Discovery Phase

2. Disruption Phase

3. Decision Phase

4. Duration Phase

5. Discipline Phase

* Trusting God means you CAN'T lose

* Sometimes confirmation doesn't come before you start but while you are in motion

* Being single and fulfilled can go together and should be normal

*  get comfortable being single

* I'm enjoying learning who I am and the woman God wants me to be during my single years

* obstacles have a root and will become apart of our story

*  when we share our stories we're asking God to "Do it Again."

* You have to go through a healing process so you can minister to other people

* " The moment you decide to get back on track it's accelerated. God will place you where you need to be just as if you were already there without the previous setbacks or mistakes because He is a Restorer of Time."

Our Beautiful Guest Speaker today is Tondalaya a.k.a Ms. T.

Tondalaya is a STEM Teacher for her program called Club Lab Rascals. She believes children should be allowed to explore, be curious, and experiment. T is passionate about representing black and brown skin, as well as, showing those cultures in her career field of STEH, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Music. You can follow Ms. T here: @clublabrascals www.clublabrascal.com FB: The Lab Rascals Experience

Power Notes from today's episode:

* if you're not exposed to something how can you show interest?

* black and brown people are under-represented in STEM

* our philosophy is to represent black and brown, show more representation through our guest and history lessons, and make it available in our communities

* black and brown people are under-represented ins STEM

* I started in my living room with some friends

* My goal was to get out of my living not to become a national STEM Program Director

* bring something to my community for my kids and for other's to have the same opportunities

* I get along with the children well because I listen to the kids and let them know their voice matters

* I didn't think 2 working parents could homeschool but we make it work

* I want Club Lab Rascals to become a household name in homes and schools

* We want our children to become a Lab Rascal by:

      * embracing curiosity

      * exploring

      * problem solving

      * love learning

* We want our parents to make sure their children are loved and heard

* We work on balance daily

* The two main areas of our focus of influence is to represent black and brown skin and to expose our children early to diverse career fields

Our Beautiful Special Guest today is Karla Marie Williams, Self Publisher of over 7 books, Minister, Mom of 6, Wife of 25+ years, and International Speaker. Most of her content involves Christian Living, Adoption, Foster Care, and Homeschooling. She dedicates her ministry towards Moms with her message that they can excel at home and in life. Follow Karla Marie here: www.karlamariewilliams.com

Power Notes from this episode:

* you can be mom, wife, and still answer the call on your life

* God's Grace gives her balance as an independent author and homeschool mom of 6

* Training her children to be self sufficient was a priority

* If my timing was off, it was always rough waters to tread

* God's grace and timing always works together

* discerning the season you are currently in

* "I show my children how to follow their purpose and how to be their best by following a nd being mines."

*Less talking and more walking when training my children because its more of a "caught" than a taught

* a burning on the inside "to change the world"

* I went from radio show guest, to local conferences, to across the U.S. and now speaking internationally

*How did I get there? Saying Yes and doing the next right thing

*I didn't know nor did I plan it

* We financed my travels ourselves until we had no more to give. The Lord heard my cry and gave me His answer, " You will pay for it." From that point on my faith was demanded to get stronger. The Lord blessed my mind to write books, become a self publisher, and bless our business financially.

Joi is the owner of Spark Joi Co. who helps coaches and consultants create high ticket offers to live a lifestyle of their dreams. You can follower Joi here @sparkjoico www.sparkjoi.co/bookednotbusy

Power Notes for this episode:

* learning skills and then sharing with others

* becoming an entrepreneur to have more control, money, and experiences

* the smaller the company the more intimate and impactful to it's community

* give people resources and practical steps

* exposure is key

* you don't know what you don't know

* resources, tools, knowledge, and opportunity

* take your same energy you have toward your current employer and invest it in yourself

* trust the process and your decision making skills

* learn from the downs

* you can't help people as much as you would like to without having a sustainable business  

Courtney Lee Smith owner of the Relationship Service Station is committed to serving couples and cultivating healthy long-lasting peaceful and enjoyable intimacy between each other. You can find Courtney Lee Smith @RelationshipServiceStation www.relationshipservicestation.com 

Email: [email protected]

Power Notes for this episode:

* empower people to get from what could have been or should have been to what will be

* the focus to get to where we need to be

*Faith to prevent us from getting stuck and trapped into being:

            - comfortable

            - controlling

           - believing it will always be perfect

* We need grace to know God is in control always

* grow when we feel pain

* Shift the mindset from what has happened to me to what is happening for me

* Seek Peace and God in your relationships

*Chase your Future * Embrace Your Present * Release Your Past