What if the biggest question you ask yourself isn't "What's next?" but "Am I doing life right?"

In this episode of My Story Is Not Unique, hosts Marlenne J. and Latisha D. welcome Courtney, founder of Center Court Collective, for an honest conversation about self-trust, purpose, and having the courage to redefine success.

If you've ever felt like you're standing at a crossroads, questioning your purpose, or wondering whether you're truly living the life you were meant to live, this episode is for you.

Because while your story may not be unique, your voice and the way you choose to live it matters.

Stories you know. Voices you don't. Welcome to My Story Is Not Unique.

MyStoryIsNotUnique #SpotifyPodcasts #NewPodcastEpisode #SelfTrust #PersonalGrowth #WomenSupportingWomen #PurposeDriven #FindYourVoice #StoriesThatMatter #ListenNow #PodcastCommunity #AuthenticLiving #GrowthJourney #Storytelling #ChooseYourself

What if the thing you've been searching for isn't out there it's something you're meant to create?

In this inspiring episode of My Story Is Not Unique: Stories You Know from Voices You Don't, Latisha and Marlenne sit down with entrepreneur, strategist, and self-proclaimed “Vision Producer” Alisa Manjarrez to explore a journey that many of us know all too well: the search for where we belong.

From growing up in Fresno, California, to moving across the state in pursuit of bigger opportunities, Alisa spent years asking herself a familiar question: Who am I? Along the way she discovered that fulfillment wasn't tied to a location, a title, or even a carefully crafted career plan. Instead, it emerged when she stopped trying to find the perfect path and started creating her own.

In this conversation, Alisa shares:

• Her lifelong journey of self-discovery and reinvention
• Why searching for your purpose can sometimes keep you from creating it
• The surprising lessons she learned from being laid off
• How surrender opened doors she never expected
• What it means to be a “Vision Producer”
• Why fearlessness isn't the absence of fear—it's moving forward anyway
• The power of starting before you're ready

Through stories of career pivots, entrepreneurship, faith, and trusting the unknown, Alisa reminds us that growth often begins when we stop trying to fit ourselves into a box and allow ourselves to evolve.

Because your next chapter may not be about finding yourself it may be about creating yourself.

#MyStoryIsNotUnique #StoriesYouKnowFromVoicesYouDont #SelfDiscovery #Entrepreneurship #PersonalGrowth #VisionProducer #CareerJourney #Purpose #FearlessAction #AuthenticStories

What happens when the hosts become the guests?

In this special episode of My Story Is Not Unique: Stories You Know from Voices You Don’t, Latisha and Marlenne turn the conversation inward. Six months into the podcast journey, they pause to reflect on their own stories, the seasons of change they are navigating, and what it means to give themselves permission to be new.

From starting new jobs and rediscovering old passions to navigating divorce, identity shifts, creativity, and self-discovery, this candid conversation explores the uncomfortable but transformative space between who we were and who we are becoming.

Together, they discuss:

• What it means to embrace being "new"
• Letting go of identities that no longer fit
• Rediscovering parts of ourselves we thought were lost
• The tension between certainty and growth
• Why our stories don't need to be extraordinary to be worth sharing

Honest, reflective, and deeply personal, this episode is a reminder that change is rarely neat, growth is often uncomfortable, and every story especially the ones still unfolding is enough.

Because sometimes the most important story to tell is your own.

#MyStoryIsNotUnique #StoriesYouKnowFromVoicesYouDont #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery #NewBeginnings #AuthenticConversations #PodcastLife

What happens when you trust your gut and take the leap?

In this episode of My Story Is Not Unique, we sit down with Caroline, whose story is filled with friendship, sports, unexpected pivots, and the courage to keep choosing what feels right even when it means changing course.

From growing up in Cincinnati to moving across the country, Caroline reflects on the communities that shaped her, the lessons learned through injury and leadership, and the importance of building a life that feels true to who you are.

We talk about confidence, family, finding your people, embracing change, and why sometimes the best adventures begin when you stop following someone else's timeline.

Because growth isn't always about having a plan. Sometimes it's about having the courage to say yes to what's next.

Listen now.

What happens when the stories you've been told about yourself no longer fit?

In this episode of My Story Is Not Unique, we sit down with coach and empathy advocate Cecilia Kremer to explore family, identity, power, people-pleasing, and the courage to question inherited narratives.

From growing up in Rio de Janeiro to building a life in the United States, Cecilia shares how empathy became both her compass and her calling. Along the way, we talk about difficult conversations, personal growth, self-compassion, and one powerful question:

What do you want?

Join us for a thoughtful conversation about healing, empowerment, and the stories that shape who we become.

Listen now and discover why Cecilia's story is not unique—and why it just might resonate with your own.

What happens when becoming yourself costs you everything you thought would always be there?

In this episode of My Story Is Not Unique, we sit down with Donna for a deeply honest conversation about identity, courage, leadership, family, loss, and belonging.

From therapist to leadership consultant, Donna reflects on the emotional realities behind executive leadership, burnout, loneliness, authenticity, and the cost of courage while reminding us that sometimes the people who leave our lives create space for us to finally find our true tribe.

Welcome to My Story Is Not Unique, stories you know from voices you don’t.

What happens when the life you worked so hard to build no longer feels like your own?

In this episode of My Story Is Not Unique, we sit down with Alex former corporate leader, creative, and founder of Latine Theater Lab — to talk about crossroads, identity, therapy, fear, and the courage it takes to start over.

From navigating family expectations and corporate America to reconnecting with creativity, purpose, and self-trust, Alex shares what it means to stop surviving and finally begin curating a life that feels aligned.

This is a conversation about healing.
About reinvention.
About listening to yourself when something no longer fits.

And about realizing that maybe the scariest decisions… are the ones that lead us home to ourselves.

In this episode of My Story Is Not Unique, we sit with Ambar as she shares a deeply personal journey from childhood loneliness and cultural disconnection… to discovering her voice through art, photography, and radical self-expression.

This is a conversation about what it means to feel like an outsider and how that feeling can become a doorway.
A doorway into creativity.
Into vulnerability.
Into choosing, over and over again, not to abandon yourself.

Ambar reminds us that art isn’t just something we create it’s something that saves us.
That transforms darkness into something we can hold, shape, and eventually… share.

If you’ve ever felt different… unseen… or unsure of where you belong—
Her story will meet you there.

In this episode of My Story Is Not Unique, we sit down with Caitlin as she shares her journey of self-discovery, mental health, and resilience. From navigating life as the “strong one” in her family to being diagnosed with OCD in her 30s, Caitlin opens up about the realities of anxiety, misdiagnosis, and learning to advocate for herself both emotionally and physically. Through loss, healing, and growth, her story is a powerful reminder that while our experiences feel deeply personal, we are never alone in them.

The Power of Courage in Leadership with Julian Vasquez Heilig

What does courage really look like in leadership, especially when it comes at a cost?

In this episode of My Story Is Not Unique, we sit down with Julian Vasquez Heilig to explore the quiet, defining moments that shape who we become as leaders and as people. Through powerful personal stories, Julian reflects on what it means to stand up for your values, even when it leads to isolation, professional risk, or uncertainty.

Together, we unpack the weight of silence, the importance of academic freedom, and the responsibility we each carry in protecting democracy and equity in our communities. Julian also introduces the metaphor of the “glass dome”—a reflection on healing, resilience, and the unseen pressures leaders carry.

This conversation is a reminder that courage isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s the decision to speak when it would be easier to stay silent.