Today we are getting into it—real, raw, and very relevant. We’re talking about the one thing that never goes out of style, fits every body type, and works for every occasion from the boardroom to the bedroom: Confidence. But we aren’t talking about that fake-it-’til-you-make-it, loud, "look at me" energy. We’re talking about being cozy and confident in your own skin. We’re treating confidence not as a mask, but as your best accessory. Let’s dive in.

We often confine love to narrow definitions, limiting it to romantic relationships or specific categories. But the truth is, love is far more expansive than we often allow ourselves to believe. This episode isn’t about denying the complexities of relationships or ignoring the pain of heartbreak; it’s about recognizing the boundless nature of love, understanding its diverse expressions, and embracing the freedom that comes with letting go of limitations. We’re going to get real and raw about the societal constructs that restrict our understanding of love and explore how to cultivate a more inclusive and expansive view of love in all its forms.

We’ll explore the different ways love manifests in our lives, discuss the common misconceptions that limit our understanding of love, and delve unpack practical strategies for cultivating a more open and inclusive heart. We’ll be honest about the challenges of breaking down societal barriers and embracing unconventional forms of love, but also celebrate the immense joy, connection, and liberation that comes with experiencing love without limits.

Today's Episode is all about celebrating your bestie! Girl code and galantine’s day is a celebration and the decision to choose loyalty over jealousy, honesty over silence, and love over competition. It’s knowing that another woman’s shine does not dim your own—and that your best friend’s wins are your wins too.

Celebrating your bestie isn’t about grand gestures or perfectly curated moments. It’s about showing up in the small, ordinary ways that end up meaning everything. It’s answering the phone even when you’re tired. It’s defending her name when she’s not in the room. It’s reminding her who she is when she forgets. It’s clapping the loudest in rooms where you could have stayed quiet.

In a world that too often pits women against each other, Girl Code is rebellion. It’s choosing sisterhood over comparison. It’s refusing to compete where collaboration feels better. It’s understanding that there is room for all of us to win—and that winning is sweeter when your bestie is right beside you.

Hey there, beautiful soul! We are constantly inspiring and uplifting people on the Real, Raw & Relevant podcast and today is no different. On today’s episode I will share with you insights from my new book A Rose is Still a Rose: You Hold The Power. Female empowerment, relationships 101, careers choices, and the importance of knowing your self worth. You are capable of extraordinary things! This episode is for anyone who has been through a storm. You might feel like the person you were before the storm is gone, replaced by someone tired, someone cautious, someone who has simply forgotten their own beauty. It’s time to reclaim your identity and choose new soil!

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Be sure to share this episode with your bestie and loved ones for self improvement, self love, confidence, career choices, building better relationships, girl code, and healing from heartbreak!

The price of settling is everything you could have been. It’s the most expensive bill you’ll ever pay, and you’re paying it in daily installments of your own potential. The "unknown" is scary, sure. But you know what’s scarier? Being in the exact same spot 365 days from now, still making excuses for not living the life you truly deserve. Let’s get relevant. What is the actual price tag of settling? It’s not just "unhappiness." It’s a compound interest of regret.

You are the architect of your own experience. If you’re unhappy with the building, look at the blueprints. Are you building on sand, or are you building on a foundation of high standards? Stop waiting for someone to give you permission to want more. The world will take as much from you as you are willing to give. Start giving less to the mediocre and save that energy for the "magnificent."

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On today’s episode we will explore the reality behind manifesting a new chapter in your life. You cannot manifest a "New Chapter" while you are still rereading the old one. If you are still holding onto the resentment of your last breakup, the bitterness of that old job, or reliving past trauma, you will just keep rewriting the same chapter with different character names.

You don’t manifest what you want. You manifest who you are. To get a new life, you have to become a new version of yourself before the evidence even shows up. Now is the time to get inspired to seek new inspiration to connect with your passion and manifest the life you truly deserve!

Today’s episode gets real about the perfectionist trap! We’ve convinced ourselves that Amazing is a destination at the end of the Perfection road. But I’m here to tell you that those two things don't even live in the same neighborhood. Perfection was never your assignment. Your assignment was courage. Your assignment was growth. Your assignment was resilience. Your assignment was showing up even when you felt unsure. You were never meant to have it all figured out. You were meant to figure it out as you go. Through trial and error. Through lessons and setbacks. Through wins and losses. Through moments of doubt and moments of bold faith. You don’t need a flawless plan to build a meaningful life. You need a brave heart and a willing spirit.

Today’s episode we’re getting into something that almost everyone is carrying right now, whether they realize it or not: The weight of negativity. This isn't about "toxic positivity." I’m not going to tell you to just "smile more" and your problems will vanish. That’s not what we do here. We’re going to talk about the raw truth of why we get stuck in these ruts and the relevant steps you can take today to actually break free and start transforming your reality. We will also discuss the importance of how to stop letting your history dictate your destiny. You have the power to change the lens.

Happy New Year, family! Welcome to the very first episode of 2026. Before we can welcome the new, we have to be raw about what we’re leaving behind.

Take a deep breath right now. That version of you that stayed silent to keep the peace? The version that let fear dictate your career moves? The version that struggled with the same old habits? We are saying goodbye to them today.

You cannot enter your future while holding onto the baggage of your past. 2026 requires a lighter, faster, and more authentic version of you.

Release the guilt. Release the 'could-haves.' We are thanking the old you for getting you this far, but they don't have a ticket to where we’re going next.

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Every person has a unique destiny; an extraordinary purpose waiting to be fulfilled. Yet too often, our potential remains dormant because we feed our fears, doubts, and distractions instead of nurturing the vision planted within us. Just as our bodies need nourishment to thrive, so does our destiny. What we feed our minds, hearts, and spirits directly shapes the path we walk. We often think of destiny as something predetermined, a path laid out before us that we have no control over. But what if I told you that you have the power to actively participate in creating your own destiny? We will unpack this, and so much more on today’s episode.

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