Paradise Perspectives

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Why is saying no so difficult? And why do Caribbean people have such a hard time accepting it? From making up ridiculous excuses to regretting plans we made three months ago, we're having a good laugh at ourselves and asking one very simple question: Since when is “I don't feel like it” not a good enough reason?

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Riselle

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In this episode, I'm joined by someone very special, Yasmine Essed, also know by her artist name Yas Mayou, a young neo soul singer and songwriter from St. Maarten.

At just twenty-something, Yasmine is already dreaming big and going after those dreams. She's recently released her debut album, Self Therapy and she packed her bags and moved to Ghana.

We talk about her music, her journey, the courage to be vulnerable, and what it means to follow your dreams even when self-doubt gets in the way.

Come get to know the young woman behind Yas Mayou. I think you'll love her!

Find and support Jasmine:

• Listen to Self Therapy: https://open.spotify.com/album/3opDWtbpgQFHKnmfmgxyrU?si=fhUO4l8nRyCS5JEbqcF27w
• Follow Yas Mayou on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yas.mayou/
• Book a tour with Yasmine's Dream Africa Tours: https://www.instagram.com/dream_africa_tours/

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XO
Riselle

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In this episode, I talk about colorism, Caribbean conditioning, the rules we grow up with and why some of them may need to end with us.

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Riselle

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Have you ever looked back at something you went through and thought, ahhhh... NOW I get it?

That is the funny thing about life. We want answers while we are in the middle of the mess, but sometimes we are simply too close to see what it is trying to teach us.

In this episode, I share some thoughts on hindsight, regret, the mistakes we sometimes keep making even when we know better, and why it's important to stop being so hard on the women we were when we didn't know better. 

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Riselle

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We spend so much time getting ready to become our best selves on vacation, only to come home, unpack the suitcase and slowly go back to who we were before. But what if the woman we become when we travel isn’t Vacation Us at all? What if that is simply another part of who we already are?

Curious about the Delulu trip I took? Watch here:
https://youtu.be/itFtfJbRngg?si=J_DmZfT3P8JXkjMs

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Riselle

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I recently had a full-on meltdown and finally understood what all that rage was really about. I wasn’t failing. I was exhausted from trying to fit myself into one identity, one box. 

In this first episode of Season 5, I talk about midlife rage, changing perspectives, social media exhaustion, the pressure to “have it all figured out,” and what happens when you realize your life was never meant to fit into one box.

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Riselle

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I was going to do a recap of Season 4... and then I realized something.

We haven't spent the last thirty-seven episodes talking about different topics at all. Every conversation, whether it was about self-love, fear, confidence, manifestation or letting go, has been leading us to the same place: becoming the woman who creates the life she wants.

So before we take a little summer break, let's connect the dots, look back at the biggest lessons, and remind ourselves how far we've already come.

And if this is your first time here... welcome! You've got thirty-seven episodes waiting for you, so you've got some catching up to do. 

I'll be back in September with Season 5. In the meantime, keep dreaming big, keep showing up for yourself... and get ready to meet HER. 💛

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Riselle

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In this episode, I'm sharing a very real and vulnerable story about promoting an event with no idea if anyone will actually show up. I go through the disappointment and feeling discouraged, and in the process, I learn one of the hardest lessons of all: how to let go of the outcome and trust the process. We talk about rejection, self-worth, manifestation, and why detachment isn't about not caring, but believing you'll be okay no matter what happens.

If you've ever felt like giving up because the results weren't showing up fast enough or the results are not what you had expected or hoped for, this episode is for you.

Ready to stop dreaming and start creating a plan? Check out my Dream to Action Starter Kit and take the first step toward turning your vision into reality:
https://payhip.com/b/SVdse

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Riselle

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This week I'm sharing a story that hit close to home. As someone born and raised in Curaçao, watching our team step onto the field against Germany recently was about so much more than football. 

It reminded me that success isn't always about the trophy, the title, or the final result. Sometimes the biggest win is having the courage to get in the game. If you've ever felt like you're not where you want to be yet, this episode is for you.

Doors are open to my Art of Manifestation Workshop on June 28th: 
https://payhip.com/b/Y4Lvq

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Riselle

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Have you ever updated your phone and then spent the rest of the day tapping all the wrong buttons because everything suddenly seemed to be in a different place? That's exactly what inspired this week's episode.

We talk a lot about changing our lives, building better habits, and becoming the person we want to be, but nobody talks enough about how strange it can feel in the beginning. Just like a phone update, personal growth comes with a learning curve, and it's easy to think something is wrong when really you're just getting used to a new version of yourself. In this episode, I'm sharing why change feels uncomfortable, why most people give up too soon, and how to stick with the process long enough to see the results you've been dreaming about.

If you've been thinking about taking a break, getting away, and focusing on you for a change, my private solo retreats in St. Maarten might be exactly what you need. Email [email protected] for more information.

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Riselle