Season 2 is officially in the books and it's been such a joy documenting my #remotework and #travel journey while continuing to share the stories and expertise of some v. litty black women across industries. I'm excited to recap the goodness of this season, share some feedback from this beautiful tribe of listeners, and give you the first sneak peek into a new thing I'm working on to help more black women business owners, creators, and entrepreneurs make global connections, scale their businesses, and lead their best life.

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Today's guest is Lerae Funderburg, an Attorney & Wellness Coach who protects brands and energies through her legal practice and holistic wellness company Elevate Legally. On today's episode we get the legal basics 101 version of what you should be thinking of when starting or running a business. Lerae also shares the personal journey that led her to founding her wellness company in addition to her legal practice, and the importance of releasing the baggage of what no longer or never has served you, so you can show up in the world as all that you truly are. 

To learn more about Lerae's businesses or to inquire about legal services, connect with her on Instagram @zenlawyermommy.

The joy of unexpected connections is very real and today's guest, Dr. Candace Holmes, is no exception. What started as a casual connection at a networking event in Buckhead turned into a new village member whose on a mission to help others heal naturally. Dr. Holmes is a Natural Brain Focus & Attention Specialist and CEO of BrainCore of Duluth Neurofeedback... on this episode we talk about A LOT but the quick digest version of our conversation is centered in advocating for yourself and getting support on your quest for greatness. We also discuss how neurofeedback can assist those dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mental challenges... AND we wrap up by addressing the subject of dream killers -- how to identify them, what to do about them and the healing process of recovering from a season (or lifetime) of dealing with negative people or having negative experiences.

For more information about neurofeedback and the work Dr. Holmes is doing to help her patients, visit braincoreofduluth.com or follow her business on Instagram @braincoreofduluth.

Raise your hand if you felt triggered by the character Molly's journey on HBO's Insecure (Season 5) in trying to help her parents through estate planning and they were just not having it?! Oh, the resistance. The invincibility. I meannn... It's me, lol... I'm the person who was triggered. But on a serious note, more than 70% of Black Americans don't have a will. We've heard the stories of celebs like Chadwick Boseman, Aretha Franklin and Prince not having estate plans in place, but what about our own families? The implications of this mean we're, as a whole, missing out on the largest wealth transfer in history. So grateful for Jala Eaton, a generational wealth expert and Founder of On My Own Financial and J. Eaton Law, PC., whose on a mission to empower black communities across the nation to build and protect their wealth in non-traditional ways. As a writer, professor, award winning certified trust and fiduciary advisor, and trust and estates attorney in California, Jala's mission is to close the racial wealth gap. She was so gracious to join me on this episode to share the tip of the iceberg of what it looks like to begin the estate planning process, how to navigate these difficult conversations within the family, why it's so important to plan before something happens and so much more. 

For additional resources and content to help you navigate the estate planning journey for yourself or other family members, be sure to check out www.onmyownfinancial.com or follow Jala on Instagram @yourwealthbestfriend. Thank you, Jala!

Anyone else ready to break up with the parts of their personal narrative that keep you playing small and not standing in the power of all that you are? **raises hand** I enjoyed every minute of my conversation with Certified Clarity Coach Dayana Cadet, Founder of I See You Sis. On this episode we talk about limiting beliefs, where they come from, and how to overcome them. Dayana also shares what her personal journey was like going from a self-proclaimed "shy" person to a professional speaker. If you're ready to take an honest look at the way you think and feel about yourself, and lay to rest any perspectives you've held about yourself that no longer serve you, this is a must-listen.

For support with emotional clarity, be sure to connect with Dayana at iseeyousis.co or on Instagram at i.see.you.sis.

This episode is extra special because physical fitness and mental mindfulness has personally been lifechanging on this entrepreneurial journey for me. I'm excited to have Oyah Kheperu, Founder of WellKhep, join me to talk about her personal journey from employee to business owner. We got a chance to talk about the benefits of physical fitness, managing the resistance to consistently being active, and the connection between the physical and mental aspects of ourselves. We also chatted about Oyah's personal experience with sound therapy and the power it has in healing from the inside out. ANDDD, as a bonus, Oyah was so gracious to share a 15(ish) minute sound bath experience at the end of the episode... so light a candle, find a comfy seat and prepare to feel the vibrations... thank you Oyah!

Be sure to connect with Oyah on Instagram @wellkhep.

I'm excited to welcome Jai Ferrell, Assistant General Manager of Commercial Development & Head of Marketing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). On this episode, we dive into her journey from her upbringing as an Atlanta native to her present day role at the world's busiest airport. Her light is infectious, her support is very real, and as her star continues to rise she remains committed to pouring into those that seek her counsel. Jai shares some of the pivotal moments in her career, the value of networking across over networking up, and changing your perspective on dark seasons (like getting laid off). This episode is for you if you're ready to make the choice to not be defeated and instead get up to try again, or if you need a little encouragement to know you're not alone and it will get better as long as you continue to move through the world in your uniqueness and light.

Follow Jai on social media @JaiFerrell or check out her website flywithjai.com. Thanks, Jai!

In the second installment of my chat with Delisha Grant ⁠— corporate attorney, host of December 26er podcast and speaker ⁠— we talk about what it means to do 'all the things.' On this episode we talk about discovering (and re-discovering) your voice after valley moments, what doing all the things looks like when navigating life and loss, and how to do what you can until you have the capacity to do more. 

This is the episode for you if you're going through it and need a little encouragement to see your way through trying times... we've got you, sis!

Whoever said entrepreneurship isn't for the faint of heart was right! I got a chance to connect with Delisha Grant, a corporate attorney, podcast host and speaker, to talk about the importance of defining success for yourself and your life, the ebb and flow of starting your own business and what it means to run your unique race and be all that you are meant to be in the world. In part 1, Delisha shares her post-college journey into entrepreneurship and what that experience looked like for her as a black woman in business. If comparison to others is stealing your joy or you just need encouragement to know you're not alone, this is the episode for you.

Follow Delisha on Instagram @delishajgrant and be sure to check our December 26er podcast @december26er

Season 2 is here! We're back and I'm excited to start my sophomore season with you and share what I've been up to since the end of season 1. We're talking words of intention, life epiphanies, and doing THE WORK to manifest opportunities that align with our desires. I'm also up to a new thing that has me in these #InternationalStreets, living my best black girl traveling life and making an impact within a startup company. Wanna know where in the world is Monie San Diego? Tune in to hear where I've been for the last month and where I'm headed next... it's lit!