Still in Los Angeles, we sat down with Author, LaTanya Coleman-Carter, of Dear Mom: Wait, That's Me! A dynamic spirit and overall joy to be around. Join us as she shares her journey of navigating young motherhood, following societal rules, and being the consummate academic to career transition, relocation, and entrepreneurship. It's never too late to pivot!

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CALIFORNIA DREAMING

Many of you guessed the west coast as our next stop from our last two destinations, so it's only fitting that we're here now. Landing in Los Angeles, the city of Anggels, we meet up with Jaketa Humphrey for an unforgettable adventure. Jaketa is a Fashion Designer, Actress, and Personal Assistant to a Love & Life Coach. ur conversation is a reminder to DREAM BIG and don't settle for anything less than you desire. Take a step back and regroup if you must, but never forget about the dreams you have for yourself. Join Us. Let's G[R]O[W]!

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Still exploring Chicago. I was excited to catch up with Valicia Brown as she prepared for a significant life transition--returning to her hometown from Chicago. Valicia is the Director of Content-Team Sports for Under Armour. Yes, the offical Under Armour. No stranger to relocating, she takes us through the evolution of her professional career which culminates in a full circle moment from once aspiring to be the woman version of Spke Lee, to being the the first Valicia (B)rown. Join Us!

Back story: This was my VERY first recorded interview when I decided to start the podcast. I had no clue what I was doing, but I mapped out everything I could think of in regards to who I wanted to interview and why. The interview was virtual on a new platform I was trying out. So glad it worked!

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We touchdown in Chicago, Illinois to chat with the ever compelling Loren Rodgers. Loren is a Client Operations Manager for Innovid. Since relocating to the Chi, her career has transitioned intentionally to a role that would support the lifestyle she has envisioned for herself since adolescent age. Through navigating a new city, developing a new support system, and many adventures between...Loren has created a space for her to thrive, have fun, and just as important, be at peace. Join us as she shares her journey!

We venture into the Greater North Atlanta region of Georgia to chat with Cheryl Gregory. Ms. Cheryl is a registered nurse, who hails from Sweet Home (small town in Arkansas) and is a product of a community of tenacious women from Highway 365. Her profession has sustained her through critical life transitions as she made challening decisions that would impact her and her family. Her journey with relationships, relocation, and resiliency are a true reflection of, "if at first you don't succeed...dust yourself off and try agian." Let's G[R]O[W]!!

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We meet up with the dynamic Imani Hudson-Hill (@ms.imanihh), a licensed atttorney and government contractor. Beyond her role in corporate settings, Imani is a well-traveled creative that boldly believes that she cannot be boxed in. An anomaly in that she is the personification of duality. Both adhering to and deviating from standard expectations of classic career pathways, while equally pursuin fulfilling creative interests.

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It was important that I interviewed my Mom, Anita Hall Mitchell, because both she and my sisters are my first recollection of generational cycles, nuanced dynamics between women, and humanizing people through the lens of grace regardless of their relation to me.

Ms. Mitchell is so much more than just my Mother. She is a dynamic woman livin a full life, that has contributed to the world and lives that that extend beyond my family. The most resilient person I know. The most poised person I know. The biggest heart I have ever known. My very first lesson in duality and respectability politics. She has taught me via example who I do and do not want to be.

As a Black woman born in the 50's to a single Mom, the fourth child of six children, the only girl, in the deep, rural South where the main road segregated the town, she has experienced adversities I hope to never face. And she survived. She taught me what she could and put me in positions to learn what she did not know. Let's humanize our parents. Respect their journeys. They did the best they could with what they had.

Happy Mother's Day to the GOAT, Anita Hall Mitchell!

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I went east, but I stayed in the south. So if you guessed Georgia...how did you know? I stopped in Gwinnett County (NOT ATLANTA) to chat with an exceptional woman, Tamara Robinson. Tamara is a Senior Claims Adjuster that switched career pathways unexpectedly, secured a different bag, and challenged her fear of success (yes, you read that right...it's a thing). The gems that are dropped during this episode abound. Tap and get you some!

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