ReDeeFined the Podcast

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Imagine being born into the world and before you get to remember her smell, her touch, or her voice, your mother passes away. Or By the time you are 16 you have become a sexual assault survivor. Then by time, your 23 you are a single mother who has survived Domestic Violence. For many the first 16 years would have been enough to say, “I quit.” However, that was not the case with Shawna. As we have learned on ReDeefined the Podcast, life is full of swift transitions. This week Shawna discusses how those swift transitions did not break her. She speaks about how strength grows in the moments that you think you cannot go on, but somehow keep going. This episode goes beyond just surviving, it speaks to why she is Still Here.

Join me right now for the newest episode of ReDeefined the Podcast, I AM Still Here, with Shawana. If you need some encouragement or a reason to not give up, this episode is for you

On ReDeeFined the Podcast one thing that we have always focused on was the truth behind parenting. I have also been very vocal about uplifting fathers and their roles that they play in their children lives. This week is no different. I had the opportunity to sit down with artist and songwriter Tony Tig about what life is like as a single father of two girls. We discussed dad life, dating, chasing his dream, and the impact that music has had on his life.

Join us right now on ReDeeFined the Podcast for Episode 6, Life Lessons, with Tony Tig.

You will get a few laughs, a lot of gems, and a great conversation! Available NOOOOOOW!

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A mother's love is always with her children. Losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But her goodness, her caring, and her wisdom live on like a legacy of love that will always be with you. This week I had the opportunity to sit down and talk to Pash. We discuss what it is like having a mother struggling with addiction, what its like to be separated it from your siblings, and the process of losing the only person who has ever heard your heartbeat. This episode not only talks about a mother's love, but it speaks about the journey of motherhood and building. This episode speaks to so many different areas of life, that we can all relate too.

Join me right now for the newest episode, Beyond Motherhood, with Hairstylist and Owner of Peace Lovee Hair @peaceloveehair. You do not want to miss it.

Part One we got into Who Tris is, but Part Two, we touched a little bit of everything while laughing and drinking.

Imagine growing up in a household full of love. Surrounded by family, music, and great food. Where your mother is your best friend and you spend your weekends learning family recipes. Then along the way, something changes. You realize you are different and you know being different goes against everything you have been taught, but more importantly against your family's beliefs. Do you hide who you are to be loved and accepted by your family? Or do you stay true to who you are and live for you?

Join me this week as I sit down with the host of Cooking with Tris, Triston Hickman, as we discuss family, loss, love, and freedom.

It has been ten years since I seen Anthony Lopez. When I finally seen his IG page @heavytomodified I looked at in disbelief. I knew the smile, I knew the voice, but the man I was looking at was someone different. He was still confident ass AJ, but he was half the size I knew him to be. I scrolled through all his post. I seen that he had been on Good Morning America and NBC, but none of that mattered. As a friend I was simply just proud of him. I knew it was not easy…but I could also see he had not quit. It takes a certain kind of strength to workout, lose weight, and keep it off. Not only is he on a journey but he is allowing the world to see all his highs, lows, and encouraging us along the way. I can, I will, I must, is just what we all need to start or continue the journey to a healthy lifestyle.

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Once you get over the fear and the shock of having a baby or another baby, something else kicks in, it's indescribable, but it is something that surpasses joy. You are carrying and creating life, you are growing and glowing and although the circumstances may not always be ideal, you can't help but smile at thought of your baby.

But life is full of swift transitions and sometimes..it doesn't go the way we planned

Experiencing a pregnancy loss is devastating. While no healing journey is the same, join me as I sit down with You Ta'Quonna, as we discuss what it looks like to go through loss, what it looks to discover self, and how pain can be used as a source of power.

Tune in right now to Episode 2 of ReDeeFined the Podcast.

Trigger Warning:

It is said that one out of every six men report having been sexually abused as children. That number becomes even more frightening when you consider the fact that sexual assault crimes are vastly underreported. In society we are still learning how to discuss any kind of sexual assault; The conversations around sexual abuse of Black boys are far, far rarer. Now allow me to add another layer to this conversation, living life as a black transgender man. They experience oppression such as racism and cissexism.

This is all a part of Silas story.

Silas shares his story of sexual abuse, transitioning, de-transitioning, and the power of faith. Join me as I sit down and have a conversation that needs to happen more often. One that is full of transparency and triumph.

January 2020 was the first time I spoke of the podcast. June 2020, I dropped my first episode. I did it afraid, I did it in doubt, I did it while thinking I was not enough, but I did it while telling “God, however you want these testimonies shared, I will do it.” Almost a year of speaking it, I have officially ended my first season. Boy let me tell you, it was hard. When I spoke about wanting to have a podcast in January 2020, I did not think for one second, that God would show out the way He has done this season. I say God because, I literally did not have the faith in myself to do the things ReDeeFined has done in such a short time.

We ended the Season 1 with 3,000-episode Downloads, 100+ subscribers, 300 Views on our YouTube Channel, and the opportunity to speak with Chuck Dizzle from Homegrown radio and Real 92.3 on an IG Live to discuss the podcast and what it stands for. I promise you it is not about numbers; it is and has always been about an act of Faith.

ReDeeFined the Podcast is an act of Faith.

As we start Season 2 I just wanted to touch bases with you. Most importantly, I wanted to say thank you. Thank you for being apart of my dream! Thank you for all the love; Thank you.

Now let's catch up.

In Part 1 we spoke about the highs and lows of our relationships. We touched on many things that many people did not know.

This episode we dig a little deeper into David's story. We talk about so many things.

We have had some character building circumstances take place in our lives. Neither of us can say that the ride has been easy. Everything we have gone through has been a life lesson.

Join us RIGHT NOW as we sit down and have a real transparent converstation.