Book review of "The 4 Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz with a discussion about living outside the "matrix" (aka the "dream of the planet)," Tonie's musical inspirations, and learning to not take things personally.

I'm back with another virtual interview! In this discussion with Chanelle Rene, a New Jersey-based, award-winning artist exploring themes of diverse beauty, freedom, and self-discovery we discuss being vulnerable as an artist and the act of being.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS!!
 
Visit https://linktr.ee/brandihess13 and follow Steps 1 - 4 for a chance to win FREE artwork from Chanelle Rene's collection. The winner was announced on March 5th. U.S. shipping only.
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Chanelle's Artwork Collection: https://chanellerene.com/collections/all

New Year, new experiences! 

My 1st episode of 2023 comes with a lot of exciting firsts. Not only is it the first interview of the new year, but it's also my first virtual interview, and the first time I've interviewed someone outside of my close inner circle. 

I sat down with Arndreya Price, owner of the LNO Greek apparel brand, and we discussed what we've done, and are currently doing, to curate lives we love.

Shop LNO Greek Apparel: https://lnogreek.com

Mikal, fellow podcaster and the host of "Hanging With Mikal" and I discuss friendship and ask ourselves: Am I a Good Friend? Is a life-long friendship possible? Was "Girlfriends" toxic or beautiful? 

In this episode, I re-connected with an old friend from high school: Ariana, who is now a journalist for 12 News in Phoenix AZ, and a social media influencer. We discuss Ariana's journey to developing her own sense of style and sharing it with the world through social media. 

Ariana's IG: @arianattaylor
Show IG: @our.selflove.story 

My good friend, Lauryn, and I discuss her involvement in various health initiatives throughout the city of Detroit and how her personal health concerns sparked her journey to self-love. 

Latest update on my life and career + the lessons I learned to get to this point.

After years apart, my cousin Diamond and I finally reconcile our differences and agree to move forward and begin to rebuild our relationship. 

YouTube: https://bit.ly/OSLS-YouTube

IG: @our.selflove.story
Diamond IG: @_2stonezzz

My first male guest, rising Detroit Rapper, Dezzy, sits down with me and we discuss what self-love even means and what it looks like. Dezzy's in the early stages of his self-love journey and his professional journey as a rapper and thinking through what the future holds as it relates to both.    

Social Media Links:
Podcast IG: @our.selflove.story
Host's IG: @4ever.brandi__

I had the opportunity to attend the WALK Fashion Show event in Detroit, MI, and go behind the scenes to speak with individuals involved with WALK (including the host, Mrs. Michigan, Latrice Delgado-Macon), and get insight into what self-love looks like in the fashion and modeling world.

To learn more about WALK visit their website, www.walkfashionshow.com, and connect with them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube as Walk Fashion Show (@walkfashionshow).