Nobody But Yourself

Brooke joins us again to discuss her journey with divorcing at a young age. Even if you have never gone through a divorce, this episode explains how you can support your loved ones as they go through the journey.

Brittany joins us on this episode to share her story of becoming a mom. After the foggy newborn stage, she started questioning is diapers and play dates all she has for the rest of her life. She has always dreamed of being a mom and loved it, but knew she was made for more. Sit back and enjoy as Brittany walks us through her journey of finding her new identity as a mom plus exquisite chef/baker, craft expert and successful career woman.

On this episode, Merle joins us to share his story of what it is like to grow up Black in America. Personally, I found his perspective very intriguing as his parents chose to homeschool him. Not only did they teach him about the great Black men and women from the past, but they also taught him at a young age to understand that he is worthy just for being him no matter what the system says. I ask that as you listen to this episode, you do so with an open mind and heart. Perhaps, you will see from a new perspective than you have before.

Book Recommendations:

I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by: Austin Channing Brown

How to be an anti racist by: Ibram Kendi

The New Jim Crow by: Michelle Alexander

Devil in the Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America by: Gilbert King

Just Mercy by: Bryan Stevenson

Biased by: Jennifer Eberhardt

Between the World and Me by: Ta-Nehisi Coates

The Blood of Emmett Till by: Timothy Tyson

The Color of Law by: Richard Rothstein

Killers of the Flower Moon by: David Grann

White Rage The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Division by: Carol Anderson

The Nickel Boys by: Colson Whitehead

The Sun Does Shine by: Anthony Ray Hinton

Brooke’s passion for art led her to photography which is where she found her calling to start Brooke Ziegler Photography. In this episode, Brooke shares with us the ups and downs of starting a business and knowing when to make the transition from a side hustle to full time career. All you creatives out there will love this episode!

You can find Brooke at http://brookezieglerphotography.com/.

Danielle joins me on today's show to discuss how to find your purpose in life. To give you a little taste.... it starts with being curious and trying new things as well as looking back and seeing what trends there have been throughout your life. I even open up a bit about my journey and where I am today. It is basically a coaching session in podcast form. You will love it!

To find out more about Danielle and her coaching services, you can message her on Instagram @therojasco.

My good friend and workout accountability partner, Ekta, joins the show to tell us how to find your identity when you are a twin. And yes, this photo is of them. Aren't they the cutest!

She shares how the first major thing she did different than her twin was changing her college major and career path. Splitting off from her twin was already anxiety provoking, but to top it off she made the switch the last quarter of her senior year.

This episode will especially be useful for recent high school or college grads so please share it out!

My friend, Marc, shares with us about the reality of being a parent in this season of COVID-19. He gives us some great tools to help your kids navigate their emotions (and adults too!) in response to all of this sudden change to their normal routine. We also touch on how he encourages his daughter to find her own identity by always asking Why.

My good friend, Torie, talks about her career switch from sales to something more fulfilling which for her is becoming a fitness coach. Her passion for fitness comes from her personal journey with health. One day, she realized that exercise is not a punishment for her body but a reward. This change in mindset is what inspires her to help others achieve their fitness goals.

While listening to this episode, you should try out one of her home workouts which you can find on Instagram @quarantinebody

My husband, Corey, and I talk about how it is normal to have a good job, a loving family, nice things and still feel like something is missing. We talk about how wanting more out of life looks different for everyone. Specifically, Corey shares with us how turning 40 hit him harder than expected and how he reached out to a therapist to help him through.

Mandy Fisher shares the 9 messages she heard growing up from society and the church that tamed her into the person they wanted her to be. She explains how we start hearing these messages as a child and we carry them into adulthood and make decisions based on them.

* I am a sinner separated from God and I need to do right to earn God's love.* There is certainty of right and wrong in life. (There is a right path for me)* I need others to tell me the answers.* My worth comes from my achievements.* I have to be a quiet, meek woman.* I have to give my life to service.* Life is supposed to be perfect.* There is a standard image of beauty.* I am broken if I do not look and function as I should.