You know you’ve crossed over when your life reflects your soul, not your survival. My inner child is screaming/whispering, "omgomgomg," because it's finally happening. Since my teens, I’ve been choosing myself, even when it was hard, even when I didn’t fully know who I was. I kept choosing until it stuck. Now, adulthood isn’t an arrival, it’s a daily becoming. It means no longer abandoning the parts of me once called too much, too sensitive, too bold, too magical, too Black, too brown. I’m not just surviving anymore, I’m finally living as me. This episode is for anyone who hears their younger self whisper, “Thank you for not giving up on me.”

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Sometimes we enter situations knowing they aren’t meant to last forever. We stay because it feels right, or we convince ourselves it’s different this time. But eventually, we realize the only person we needed to be was ourselves. This episode is about breaking up with the versions of ourselves and relationships that no longer align. It's about finding peace in letting go and realizing that true healing comes when we stop performing for spaces that don’t see us. If you’re navigating a similar breakup then this episode is for you.

A little message from your Host, Areena: Hey listeners, I wanted this episode to be my love letter to you. This was a really hard yet freeing experience to navigate, but I’m releasing it as a gift to help align with the New Moon in Taurus, honoring a cycle closing and new beginnings. Love you. Be gentle and let peace flow within you.

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A gentle whisper calls you back to yourself. In the depths of uncertainty, in the echoes of doubt, there is a quiet voice urging you to remember who you are. Cameron and I explore the journey of self-reclamation, the power of intuition, and the shadows that reveal our deepest truths. This episode is for you to know that you were never lost, only waiting to be found.

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Guest Speaker - Cameron Hubert-Langston is an artist, human-centered storyteller, and mental health advocate. As a proud Philly native, he has worked to cultivate his love for the arts, people, and the world by honing his skills as a thought-provoking creative and contributor within the media and wellness landscape. The idea for Sharing Air emerged from Cameron's personal journey with mental health challenges. By leaning on his artistry as a performer and producer, he discovered a middle ground where storytelling and mental health intersect, fostering truth and healing. This inner work of rediscovery inspired him to create a mindfulness media platform that shares stories, sparks thought, and shapes change. Cameron's excitement and dedication to being a prominent voice for all people are at the core of Sharing Air, encouraging everyone to keep breathing well and sharing air because of it.

You are here to explore, to dream, and to peel back the layers of what truly calls to you. Your desires are unfolding, revealing themselves again and again, until you are ready to fully claim them. This episode Sherhara Burrell serves as a reminder that you are the youngest you will ever be, right now. So, what’s the rush? Take your time, trust the journey, and embrace the beautiful process of becoming. The world is waiting, and you have all the time you need to discover what truly lights you up. 

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Guest Speaker - Sherhara Burrell is a keynote speaker, communication coach, and Co-founder of SpeakHaus, a leadership coaching company. With 17 years of experience, she helps leaders communicate confidently and shape organizational culture. She works with Fortune 1000 companies and startups, using storytelling to drive cultural transformation. Known for her signature haircut and expertise on Coming to America, Sherhara is also a newlywed and aspiring comedienne. She's passionate about fostering meaningful connections and creating impactful leadership.

What story have you been telling yourself? Sometimes, we long for something, only to realize it’s not ours to claim. It’s beautiful to pause and honor the truth that what we thought we wanted may not align with who we’re becoming. Myriah Johnson, Program Director for ColorCreative’s Find Your People Program, guides us in crafting the story we share with the world. But first, we must ask: What story are you telling yourself? This episode invites you to trust, be present, and recognize that as you reach for the stars, you are already aligned with them.

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Guest Speaker - Myriah started her career as a sideline reporter for minor league baseball and high school football. It was here she found her love for producing which led her to become the Executive Producer of a live positive focused news show for Comcast. Coincidence and magic took her from producing into the world of sports marketing. She was the second employee hired to start a professional soccer team in San Francisco where she honed her craft of using the power of data and automated processes to drive strategy as the Director of Marketing. 

Today, Myriah is the Program Director for ColorCreative’s ⁠Find Your People Program⁠, where all her talents—creativity, strategy, authenticity and intentionality—come together to support and elevate Black and brown creators. Her work is grounded in a belief that, in order to create the change we dream of in the world, we must move beyond our minds and lead more with our hearts.

Beyond her program work, Myriah is an integral coach, guiding people through the process of unblocking self-limiting beliefs that hold them back from living their fullest lives. She guides people to discover the treasure hidden deep within—and the dirt that covers it up—seeing both as equally valuable parts of the journey.

Elusive by design and intentionally difficult to find online, Myriah invites those interested in her story to follow the Find Your People Program. If you’re drawn to connect with her, she encourages you to reflect on what it is within you that is seeking that connection, offering it as an opportunity to discover something new about yourself

Wherever you may find yourself, the stillness of calm reminds you that only you know what’s best for you. Amid the rush of all you've been told you are, allow your story to unfold and your true self to simply be free. This episode honored Kayla Greaves, a true trailblazer in the beauty industry. With 13 years of experience, Kayla has built an incredible career, moving from editorial and commercial beauty modeling to becoming one of the most sought-after voices both in front of the camera and behind-the-scenes. If this episode finds you, I hope you feel encouraged to trust in your own wisdom.

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Guest Speaker - Kayla Greaves is one of the most sought-after and authoritative voices in the beauty world—both in front of the camera and behind-the-scenes. With 13 years of industry experience under her belt, Kayla has truly done it all—from editorial to commercial beauty modeling. She has interviewed dozens of notable celebrities, from Kate Winslet, to Brad Pitt, Naomi Campbell, Halle Berry, Dionne Warwick, Dolly Parton, and Chaka Khan, just to name a few. Kayla can be seen as an expert commentator on HBO’s The Beauty of Blackness and Netflix’s The Black Beauty Effect, among other TV appearances, and can be seen in campaigns for Augustinus Bader, Olay, and Shark Beauty. Her vast expertise—from her gift of sparking fun and captivating conversations to creating her own best-selling, award-winning beauty product—has solidified her name in the industry as a true multi-hyphenated storyteller, on-camera talent, and beauty authority.

Even if our innocence was mistaken for weakness, a part of us has learned to grow without losing its essence. Who would've thought I'd end up in a relationship with someone who would run me over, without even an apology? At some point, you move away, just enough to let them collapse. And, in the end, you’re left picking up the pieces of yourself they refused to hold, just as you once held theirs. This episode is a reminder for that version of you, the one who went through the hurt is waiting for the person you are now.

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Building a relationship with yourself means allowing old versions of you to rise from the ashes of loss. Ouch. But as we sit with the ashes and let them transmute into gold, it becomes a connection to something greater than ourselves, anchoring us into the wholeness of our being. This episode is a reminder that you are a miracle, and because of that, what once seemed impossible becomes possible.

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A year later, it’s hard to acknowledge all that we’ve felt, just for it to now be released. The dance between what once was before what is no longer, is now surrendered. When we run at the cost of losing someone or something we know is never going to be true, walking to acceptance is the new light. This episode, to me, is a celebration, not a lesson because we’ve already experienced enough of those in 2024.

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Spiritual awakenings are often romanticized as beautiful, but in reality, they can be overwhelming and full of pain. We often find ourselves seeking, only to realize that what we seek has always resided within us. There comes a time in our healing journey when we are prompted to release everything we’ve sown, allowing our soul to blossom—a process that can only happen in the dark. Allow the dark parts of yourself to be, rather than maintaining a façade you know isn’t true. This episode is for YOU.

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