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You are perfectly imperfect. There is only one You in this world.  People may say you remind them of someone or that you look like somebody they met before or that all women or men are just alike but you and I both know that at the core, we all bring and contribute different things to this world. 

One of my college professors would continuously say “ Always remember you are enough.”  In my twenties, that didn’t settle in my spirit like it does now. Time and life’s lessons have shown me that I am and you are enough,  just as we are today.

I hope this episode reminds you to love you now….through the process and on your journey to better.

Life has its days, both good and bad, easy and challenging. Through them all, I've found it most productive when I support my dreams and get to the doing.  I'm a doer and the only thing that can stop me is me.  That often happens when I get in my head and forget to be my own #1 fan.

One day, if you haven't already, you may come in contact with a person who dumps their mess on your front door - intentionally and unintentionally.  Remember that their mess is not yours to carry....and if you're the dumper?  Stop it now.

I hope this episode shifts your language and self talk to something that can motivate you to tell yourself what you can do and not what you can't. 

If the song 'This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine" were a person, it would be my next guest Illeana Kirven.

Illeana is a woman who's light shines bright.  Her talents exceed expectation and her ability to adjust her focus and hone in on her strengths is one to be admired.  Ileana is a person who's all about the moments in the life. The ones you can't get back, the most precious, those we lean into when life hands us lemons.  She's a dreamer and an achiever who trusts God's time for all things.
I hope this episode reminds you to be flexible in your "how" and trust  when you're "when's" timing  shifts.  I do believe we can have our hearts desires if we're honest with ourselves when our  heart's desires  shift.  

Want to connect?
Google: Illeana Kirven
Ain’t Misbehavin’ at Venice Theatre in Florida runs through February 6th! 
IG: @321illy
Twitter: @321illy
FB: IlleanaKirven

I’ve always had an unmeasurable respect for educators.  I’m the product of one.  They are the underpaid wearers of many hats who mentor us along life’s journey.  Not all are great or in the right profession but for those who are, they mold super humans. 

This weeks guest, José Vilson is one of the greats.  His story, drive, desire and ambition to reach and teach is inspirational. 

I hope Jose’s episode inspires you to become what you lacked and multiply it times two. 

Want to connect?

Website: www.thejosevilson.com

IG: @thejosevilson

Twitter: thejlv

FB: thejlv

Jose's Book:

This Is Not A Test: A New Narrative on Race, Class, and Education 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1608463702/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_QWT1VSCPTPDRKCG3ZDMP

Don't underestimate the power of your words for they can change a life.   Don't belittle your actions for someone is watching.  Don't bemoan your situation for there's someone who's worse off than you.  In his full silent strength of things said and unsaid, this is the stance that my next guest carries.
Sawan Douge is a man of character by choice. His life hasn't been problem free, he's just chosen to make the most of it.  Sawan is a brother with integrity and awareness, action and honesty. 
In this episode, he shares how his life's challenges made him better and not bitter.
I hope this episode motivates you be aware of the power you carry and use it wisely.

Want to connect?
IG & Twitter: @_shweeze 

Life can be filled with mountains and molehills, pot holes and well paved roads. The gift of a journey is being present in the moment and receiving the lesson it’s meant to teach. 

This week's guest Kristy Hinds reminds us to not just exist, but to be and see ourselves as the present, the true gift we really are.  Kristy is a seeker determined to live life to the fullest while encouraging others to do the same. 

Kristy shares a lot of her  life lived wisdom in this interview.   I pray it helps you evaluate were you are, where you want to be and the path you should take to get there.

If you need help getting your footing, join Kristy’s Power + Possibilities Workshop at the end of this month!

Details are on her website!

Want to connect?

website: www.kristyhinds.com

IG & FB : @kristyhindscoaching 

Meet Stacy Stephenson. She’s a mom, a wife and an entrepreneur who gets the job done with a smile. Her energy is contagious and her laugh invites you join in. 

After having a degree in business management and working in finance, she found herself burned out and underwhelmed. After some soul searching and recollection of her gifts and passion, she found herself back in a creative place which became her business Sensational Showers. “Sensational Showers was born from my need for natural items as well as my passion for bath products. For years I gave my friends and family gifts of great skin, and now I can share them with you.”

Stacy’s products are handmade in small batches with only vegetable based oils and no fillers.  My personal favorite Sensational Showers luxury handmade products are the coffee scrub, her oatmeal face artisan bar- works wonders on my acne prone skin and her aloe cucumber body cream which saves my life daily when applied to my itchy skin. 

I hope her story of perseverance, business savvy and determination inspires you to pursue your passion with hopeless abandon. 

Want to purchase some of her fantastic products?

www.sensationalshowers.com

Want to connect?

IG: @sensationalshowers

FB: sensational showers

email: [email protected]

This year will be what you want it to be so I challenge you to be specific in your request and intentional with your actions.  Name it, claim it and do the work to receive it.  I learned last year that my specificity dictated my outcome.  My actions pushed me closer and my gratitude made every step easier.  Let's get it ya'll!   Life is as sweet as we allow it to be.   Throw out all of the rotten apples, or at least cut around those parts.  You dictate your emotions.   Allow yourself to shift when necessary and keep it moving.  Go get your blessing and everything attached to your name.   Say yes and get to doing.  I love you.  We've got this.                           Happy New You!!

Love is a beautiful thing.  It’s something we enjoy giving and receiving.  This week’s guests are two creatives who’ve found love in one another and passion in their life’s calling. 

Celio & Linna are mastering the art of shared intentions and purposeful living.  Both of these artists, like many of us, found their way of weathering this global pandemic by tapping into their motivation. Sometimes all it takes is a pivot and a positive outlook to remind us that life’s possibilities are endless. Oh and dancing! Dancing can do that too.

Want to connect?

Celio’s Contact Info:
FB:

https://www.facebook.com/celio.bordin.7161

Website: www.celiobordin.com

Linna’s Contact Info:

IG: @linna_carter

Website: http://www.linnacarter.com/

Film link:
"Lamb" https://filmfreeway.com/Lamb520

Jealousy sucks and it shows up at the most disrespectful times! I know what it feels like to want something someone else has. To wonder when is it going to be my turn or why not me? 

I’ve often wondered what purpose jealousy serves and I’ve learned that it serves as a reminder of our own gifts, talents and God’s timing. Sometimes we allow the world, social media, friends, family and strangers to dictate what success means to us and the time we desire to achieve it. The truth is everyone has their own path and blessings attached to their name.  Iyanla Vanzant once said “Comparison is an act of violence against one’s self.”  It can be a thief of joy.  

Whenever you find yourself looking out and wondering why not me, look in and count your blessings. Start praising the Lord for what’s to come because yours is right around the bend.