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I didn’t expect a rough week, low iron, the quiet relief of "less" and a birthday reflection to land in the same conversation - but that’s kind of the point. Your body keeps score before your mind wants to admit it and a forced slow down that turned into a complete stop may have been just what I needed to gain clarity,

The same energy that God invested in you at your birth is present every day. Let your light shine.

Life is a series of seasons, and as I step further into my 50s, I find myself reflecting on what that means for me in a new and exciting stage of growth. This episode is a brain dump of thoughts on legacy, change, and the importance of being intentional with my time.

When Rocquelle Washington created the platform Consider Me Lovely, she was on an incredibly personal quest that she invited others a peek into. What Rocquelle built was transformative for not just her and but so many others who fell in love with her vibrant style, transparency, zest for life and a space that is brimming with inspiration, including her latest venture - a podcast - Black Style Anecdotes.

In today’s fast-paced world, wellness has become a buzzword, yet its true meaning can often be elusive. When I sat down with Toni Lewis-Noble, a passionate personal trainer and fitness nutrition coach, we delved deep into the essence of unlocking our own personal healthy lifestyle and everything in between. If you’re looking to redefine your approach to health, being active and simply taking care, this episode is for you.

In my latest episode, I chat with my closest friends about the gift and value of transcendent friendships. We explore the unexpectedly profound impact of what feels like a serendipitous bond and navigating the challenges and triumphs of life together. We’ve shared a journey that’s spanned over two decades, from our early days as young women climbing the professional ladder to where we are now and realize that our relationship as been a powerful anchor.

If you've ever wondered where to begin to write your first book, successful author Krystle Barrington has some tips for you in this inspiring conversation about how her passion and purpose are intertwined. Krystle is refreshingly transparent about shaking off self-doubt, mindfully balancing the day-to-day writing life and what drives her to keep reaching for more.

My sit-down with Dr. Johniqua Williams was a time of reflection and reassessing where we are as women moving into new decades and overall spaces in life, but also an opportunity to muse about the future's possibilities as we dream new dreams. The busy executive and goal-oriented woman, opens up about loss, her spiritual journey and how she's set a pattern of growth that has served her well.

When you discover your purpose, you begin to glimpse your destiny. In this wisdom-filled conversation, seasoned visionary Mother Judy Hines encourages us to harness our spiritual power to reach our maximum capacity.

Bessie Akuba’s "Our Kind of Women," began from a place of frustration and has blossomed into a powerful testament to sisterhood and resilience. Bessie shares about her unique journey as a creative executive and the failures to launch that led her to this moment. As she beautifully puts it, "We may be down for a little bit, but we pivot regardless of how late it is." This conversation is a reminder that through connection and community, we can uplift one another and find strength in our stories.