Everybody wants to walk in their purpose… until it requires self-awareness, boundaries, and staying in their own lane. 👀

On this episode of Queen Beauty Podcast, Elise “Emost” and Quandras reflect on the cultural impact of the new Michael Jackson biopic and how watching one of the greatest entertainers of all time fully walk in his gift sparked a deeper conversation about purpose, burnout, comparison culture, and the pressure to be good at everything.

Plus, Elise officially introduces her new nonprofit, Let’s Change Forward Foundation, and launches “Plugged In for Purpose,” a purpose profile assessment designed to help you identify your gifts, recognize burnout patterns, and move intentionally through your current season of life.

✨ Your gift called. It wants you to moonwalk in your lane.

🌐 Learn more: https://letschangeforward.com/
🧠 Take the assessment: https://pluggedinpurpose.letschangeforward.com/

✨ In this episode:
• Michael Jackson’s legacy and purpose-driven artistry
• Why staying in your lane is actually self-care
• The pressure to be good at everything
• How education and society shape identity
• The launch of the Plugged In for Purpose gift assessment
• How to identify your natural gifts and burnout patterns
• Self-awareness, feedback, and boundaries for personal growth
• The power of collaboration and perspectives that challenge you

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube
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What happens when Gen Z leads the conversation on faith, safe spaces, and spiritual wellness?

In this episode of Queen Beauty Podcast, we sit down with Shannia McBryde, a 3D animator and creative storyteller, who flips the script and interviews us through a Gen Z lens.

Using the Academy Award winning film “Sinners” as a backdrop, we unpack:
• Religion vs spirituality in today’s world
• Why younger generations are redefining “safe spaces”
• Discernment, intuition, and “energy vampires”
• What it really means to grow, unlearn, and evolve

This is not a debate. This is a real conversation.

✨ Key takeaway: Growth is mandatory. Not optional.

🎧 Tap in, reflect, and join the conversation.

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In this episode of Queen Beauty Podcast, we sit down with Salina Crayton, founder of DeZerving Diva LLC, for a conversation about emotional care, building trust and the art of listening.

What does it mean to glow up from the inside out?
And what does it take to pivot from athletic trainer to beauty entrepreneur?

We explore:

• The emotional side of hair and nail services
• Why listening to clients builds real trust
• Focus on the foundation before the trends
• The beauty chair as a safe space
• Protecting your energy as a service provider

This conversation goes beyond aesthetics.
It centers discipline, emotional maturity, and the responsibility of self care.

The beauty chair is not surface.
It is space.
It is trust.
It is healing in motion.

Connect with Salina Crayton, owner of DeZerving Diva
www.dezervingdiva.com

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www.queenbeautypodcast.com

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We flipped the mic.

For the first time, Queen Beauty Podcast stepped out of the host seat and into the hot seat. And the questions came from Gen Z.

In this special reverse episode, cohosts Elise “Emost” White and Quandras Sims are interviewed by Emost’s niece, Indigo, a 25 year old fine art photographer, creative entrepreneur, and Atlanta based braiding artist building a bold, culture driven brand on her own terms.

She is not just Gen Z. She is a Black creative navigating entrepreneurship, identity, self respect, and Black joy in real time.

And she did not come to play.

This conversation bridges mid twenties clarity and millennial lived experience. Indigo speaks from the intersection of art, ambition, radical self preservation, and the belief that joy itself is an act of resistance.

Stay tuned to hear how she reframes individual self care as cultural resistance that protects not only the self, but the community.

Listen closely.

What happens after the vision works… but clarity still feels foggy?

In this episode of the Queen Beauty Podcast, co-hosts Elise and Quandras welcome Teresa Boyce for an honest, reflective conversation about life after the dream and why the fog is not something to fear, but something to can fall in love with.

Together, they unpack the real challenges and triumphs behind planning the Dream Life Summit, the power of community support, and the self-care practices that helped Teresa navigate entrepreneurship, leadership, and family life without burning out. The conversation explores why clarity comes through action, how momentum after a major milestone can feel disorienting, and what it really means to build capacity for what comes next. Queen Beauty announces the 2 attendees from the Dream Life Summit who won a free entry to Race Retreat to Bermuda!

Teresa shares her personal journey of growth, the lessons that stayed with her after the summit, and the theme word for 2026 as she intentionally creating her dreams and path forward.

If you have ever reached a goal and thought, now what? This episode is for you.

Check out The Queen Beauty Podcast's Dream Life Summit Breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC_Nov1h6uU

Get Access to the 3-day Dream Life Summit Replay 2025. Follow @TheTeresaBoyce on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for continued insight on personal development, systems, and intentional growth.
You can also join her Becoming Her membership community or the Money Lives Me Challenge to stay supported, grounded, and in forward motion.

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This episode of the Queen Beauty Podcast is brought to you by Podcast Partners Series a Self-Care Kickback spotlighting live wellness events created with intention, reflection, and real-life transformation.

In this episode of the Queen Beauty Podcast, hosts Elise and Quandras reflect on their holiday experiences, emphasizing the importance of intentionality and mindfulness in their lives. They share personal stories about self-care, family connections, and the joy of giving during the holiday season. The conversation transitions into discussing the evolution of their podcast into a wellness-focused series for 2026, highlighting their plans to engage with live events and share excitement for the upcoming Dream Life Summit Recap Episode with the founder Teresa Boyce. The episode concludes with a reminder to carry the holiday spirit all 365 days into the new year.

Takeaways

• The theme word for 2026 is intentional.
• Mindfulness is crucial for self-care and reducing guilt.
• Family connections enhance the holiday spirit.
• Giving hugs can be a meaningful gift.
• Self-care includes taking time to relax and enjoy life.
• The podcast is evolving to focus on wellness events.
• Engaging with the community is a priority for 2026.
• The Dream Life Summit recap episode is airing next week!
• Real-life tips from events can be applied practically.
• Maintaining kindness and connection year-round is essential.

In this episode of the Queen Beauty Podcast, hosts Quan and Elise welcome back Tes Sobomehin Marshall, founder of runningnerds LLC to discuss the evolution of motherhood, the impact of community events, The Race Black Friday registration success, and the upcoming international event: Race Retreat to Bermuda.

They reflect on holiday traditions, the importance of cultural immersion, and the significance of mental health and wellness in today's fast-paced world. The conversation emphasizes the need for perspective shifts, the value of international travel, and the power of community connections.

• Use QB26RR to Sign up with $150 off ⁠Race Retreat to Bermuda ⁠ March 5-8, 2026
• Register for The Race 2026 in Atlanta, GA October 1-4 2026
• Check out Tes' past episode of Queen Beauty Podcast from 2021 Confidence, Resilience & Dope Relationships Ep 26

Chapters

00:00 Holiday Cheer and Movie Traditions

03:00 Reflecting on Past Conversations

05:57 Welcoming Tes Sobomehin Marshall

08:57 The Impact of Community Events

12:08 Motherhood and Personal Growth

14:55 Navigating Social Media and Self-Perception

17:38 The Importance of Authentic Experiences

20:31 Excitement for Upcoming Events

23:19 International Wellness Retreat in Bermuda

27:59 Transformative Experiences Through Travel

33:41 Redefining Vacation: A Retreat for Wellness

38:46 Empowering Perspectives: The Role of Presenters

43:31 Connecting with Bermuda: Opportunities and Experiences

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This was truly a self-care love language interview treat for Queen Beauty!

On this episode of the Queen Beauty Podcast, Quan and Elise sit down with creative powerhouse Pria Showalter, founder of Mood by a Millennial and author of A Safe Place to Land, for a kee-kee-filled heart talk on adulting, healing, and redefining success when adulthood feels like the most ghetto place on Earth.

Mood by a Millennial is a community all about being unapologetically YOU while navigating the chaos and beauty of adulthood. Pria shares how her platform moves from kee-kee to kumbaya moments and turns real talk into real connection no matter where you are on your lifelong journey.

Tap in for laughter, lessons, and a little self-care for the soul.

Connect with Pria and Mood by a Millennial:
💌 Join the community: moodbyamillennial.substack.com
🛍️ Visit www.moodbymillennial.com to grab A Safe Place to Land and get a signed letter from Pria herself!
📲 Follow @moodbymillennial on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest for your kee-kee to kumbaya fix.

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🎙️✨ This Week Was One for the Books! Queen Beauty Podcast had the amazing opportunity to record LIVE at The Race Weekend 2025 in Atlanta, GA! 🏃🏾‍♀️🎧

Tune in as we dive into the importance of self-care for all our Busy Bees and Entrepreneurs 🐝💼 and how prioritizing yourself directly impacts your ROI (Return on Investment).

Our incredible hot seat guests? 🙌🏾

Businesses: Be Light Compression, PWRHER’D, Daka Vitamins, Angie O’Neal Designs, Automate your hustle, Pro Blk Health Vitamins

Audience: Dr. Ayana Abrams, Anisa Palmer (I Will Survive), Wynette Strain, Brittani Hill

Each one either owned a business or juggled 5,000 activities whether volunteering, managing, and making magic happen in their communities! We learned how they cope, deal, decide, and push forward to endure it all. 💪🏾Whether you’re a Busy Bee or an Entrepreneur, you’ll walk away with gems to apply in your own life.

A huge THANK YOU to The RACE for letting us be part of the world’s largest Black and Women-Owned 5K & Half Marathon Race Weekend! 🖤

If you missed it this year, make sure you’re there next year to witness Black Excellence in full bloom; from the music, food, and vendors to the unity, energy, and inspiration that fills the air!

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This week on Queen Beauty Podcast we deliver The State of Self Care Address. We break down what it really means to mind your business. Is it your Q4 goals and priorities or protecting your peace from the world’s constant drama. Ignoring your own well-being is the real tone deaf trap.

Plus we share what is next for Queen Beauty as we head to The Race Half Marathon and 5K in Atlanta, GA for a live podcast feature.

Join us live at The Race Expo for a special Queen Beauty Podcast session on Friday, October 3rd. Register now at www.theraceuc.com. Hurry as the event is expected to sell out!