Ashley (Jacobs) Poole is a wife, mother, entrepreneur, published writer, and political activist. A decision made out of fear would land her incarcerated and six months pregnant, Ashley had no clue that she would end up changing the lives of so many women through her tragedy. In this episode we learn how Ashley went from a fearful pregnant mother, to being behind bars while pregnant, to later becoming a political activist in prison reform for pregnant inmates. Did you know that up until 2010 women incarcerated in the United Sates were shackled while giving birth? Ashley story helped to change the laws to make that a practice of the past. Through her testimony at the state capitol, women who give birth while serving their sentences no longer have to do so under such stressful conditions. She shares her story in two books "Inside This Place, Not Of It" and "Say It Forward: A Guide To Social Justice Storytelling" both available on Amazon. ENJOY!!!!

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To learn more about her ongoing efforts to give voices to the those that don't have a platform; follow her as she builds her business Speaking On Purpose Inc. You can contact Ashley via email: [email protected] or follow on Facebook: @Kennethandashleypoole 

LaToya Keys is an entrepreneur, proudly self proclaimed daddy's girl,  and for me personally, one of the best social media entertainers I know! LaToya has become in some ways my very own "Carrie Bradshaw" of my Facebook friends. She unabashedly shares her encounters with dating in this new age of unrealistic expectations and ever growing lack of self-awareness. She breaks down her perspective on dating and how us as women can take accountability on our own personal growth, observe the truths that men give us and how we can improve on our spiritual connection as it pertains to our dating life. As a wedding/event planner Latoya also shares with us what she has observed as the true secret behind a successful relationship from the process of couples planning their nuptials. ENJOY!!!! 

P.S. Connect with LaToya via her website www.ellekayevents.com or IG @ellekayevents  

P.S.S. The first three minutes of the podcast has some technical difficulties but it gets better! SORRY! 

Talina Smith is a wife, mother, beauty entrepreneur and prayer warrior! In this episode Talina shares with us her faith in taking major leaps in entrepreneurship. The same journey that has challenged her and has allowed her to grow into the beauty mogul that she is still becoming. The life of an entrepreneur is not easy but in spite of the hurdles Talina remains steadfast in keeping God first as she walks out her path in creating beauty one woman at a time! Learn about how she used her faith to build a clientele from nothing and create a makeup line in the midst of family turbulence. Talk about extraordinary! ENJOY!!!! 

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Follow Talina on social media-

IG: @dportierbeauty 

Facebook: @dportierbeauty

In this episode I continue to share the journey that I've decided to go on in healing my past with my absentee father. I decided to venture out and read a book by Gabrielle Bernstein called Judgement Detox: Release the Beliefs That Hold You Back from Living a Better Life. In this book she talks about judgement being fear based and when we judge we exchange love for fear. The emotional battle I had with my dad, I thought I "handled" it years ago. Until last October when my grandmother passed away and the flood gates opened and I found myself emotionally closed off and angry all over again. This book helped to dig to the root of my anger, address it and continue on this journey of forgiveness. In this open letter to my dad I have taken on his perspective in order to begin to develop compassion for him that can be on going. I have made the commitment to chase after love and peace and this is only the beginning. ENJOY!!!!! 

Rashon Monique Jefferson is a wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to MANY! Rashon shares her story with her diagnosis of Lupus, Endometriosis and Thyroid cancer. Rashon gives love and support every moment she can, all while pouring into her community as a nurse at Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta (CHoA) . In this episode Rashon teaches us what it means to learn to take care of self...even when your natural instinct is to be there for everyone else. Rashon's light, fight, grit, practicality and overall jovial presence in the midst of challenge is exactly why she is a MUST for our AlcheMe Chic community to hear from. ENJOY!!!!

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If you'd like to reach out to Rashon for support or need someone to ask questions about your journey you can email her: [email protected]  

In this season 2 kick off, I talk about my current journey in learning to genuinely love men without ANY conditions. I'm taking a very vulnerable moment to share my short comings and taking you guys on my journey of figuring out my prejudices and what that awareness may change in my relationship with men. I also share some of my 2019 blessings that have come about in business! I've had a very productive year so far and hope to keep sharing my growth in an attempt to continue to expand my tribe that is on the train with me! ENJOY!!!!

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The book mentioned in this episode is by Gabrielle Bernstein "Judgement Detox: Release the Beliefs That Hold You Back from Living A Better Life" 

Holly Jackson is mother and making a difference with her passion to serve the deaf community as an interpreter. In this episode Holly helps us to gain perspective as well as educate us on the bold world of the deaf. Holly details her journey and how her faith kept her grounded and encouraged her to keep moving forward to help others, in spite of her own fears of how things may unfold. Find out how Holly pushed through challenges by completely changing her career path as well as challenges in mastering the American Sign Language (ASL)! Holly is a prime example of how we can add good to this world, serve others and still be a kick ass woman about her business. ENJOY!!!!

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To find out more on how you can help with supporting the deaf by emailing Holly:

[email protected] 

Erin Jones is a mother, sister, therapist, singer and spiritual motivator. Erin and I discuss the importance of therapy and what it's like to be completely changed by loss. Erin, and the rest of her family, had tough life lessons to learn when both her mother and father passed away 9 years, 364 days apart. She created an open support group, Onward, to help others sort through the process of dealing with grief and loss. Her faith mixed with her professional background along with her life experience has lead her to become a well rounded, life application therapist and support group leader. In this episode learn some small yet life altering gems that may help you to live your best self yet! Welcome to our tribe Erin, you are amaziballs!!!!!! ENJOY!!!!

Cathy Torres is a wife, mother, entrepreneur and wellness coach. She shares her weight loss journey and how her mental fortitude, combined with the desire to want better and more for family, lead her on a path she would've never imagined! She shares some vulnerable details of how unlearning some false stories she use to tell herself effected her children and how she turned that around. Cathy and I never met prior to us recording her story, but this episode is the best example I've ever experienced that displays how two strangers can still do great things together and NOT know each other at all! Cathy is DEFINITELY our tribe member and a transformation BAD ASS!!!! ENJOY!!!!! 

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Contact Cathy via:

IG: @hazeleyedandgettinfit

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.cathyt.goherbalife.com