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What happens when the quiet girl who dreaded popcorn reading becomes the voice of a city?

This week on She Thrives 101, I sit down with Ayeeedubb: Raleigh-area native, former K97.5 radio personality, media creative, and founder of No Skips Collective, the album listening and coloring experience that’s taken over the Triangle.

Ayeeedub takes us from her early days on Vine and Snapchat at Wingate, to a radio internship in Charlotte that paid $11 an hour (cash it fast before the account runs dry!), to stations in South Bend and Albany before coming home to Raleigh in the middle of the pandemic. She keeps it real about what media people romanticize, what it’s like being a woman in hip-hop radio, and why your personal brand matters more than any station ever will.

We also get into:

• How No Skips went from a TikTok idea to 10+ events a month
• The nitty-gritty of landing venues and building partnerships (including free ones!)
• The “1,000 no’s” mindset and why you have to stop waiting to be put on
• Protecting your energy and the boundary that changed her life: saying no
• A rapid-fire No Skips R&B game (only one skip!)
• Her advice for any woman who feels stuck right now

If you’ve ever questioned your voice, your presence, or your place, this one’s for you.

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@noskipscollective
  

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What if the very patterns keeping you stuck are the ones you’ve spent your entire life believing were just part of who you are?

In this episode of She Thrives 101, Jalen sits down with Jessica DeMarchis, licensed trauma therapist turned coach, for an honest, vulnerable, and eye-opening conversation about the ways our past experiences shape our relationships, careers, finances, and the women we become.

From childhood trauma and the pressure to be a high-achieving woman to nervous system regulation, self-worth, and the fear of being alone, we’re unpacking the things so many women experience but rarely stop to question.

In this episode, we dive into:

• How childhood trauma can show up in adulthood without us recognizing it
• Why high-achieving women can look successful while silently struggling
• The connection between your nervous system, money, and your capacity for success
• Why some people choose companionship over genuine partnership
• Learning to love yourself enough to be comfortable alone
• The difference between actually healing and simply consuming self-help content
• Breaking patterns, setting boundaries, and refusing to settle for a life that doesn’t fulfill you

We also get personal about what it means to feel safe, how our experiences shape the way we see the world, and why healing isn’t about becoming a completely different person. It’s about understanding yourself well enough to stop letting your past make decisions for your future.

Because thriving isn’t just about what you accomplish. It’s about how you feel while you’re building the life you love.

Whether you’re navigating relationships, building a business, healing from your past, or simply trying to understand yourself on a deeper level, this conversation is for you.

Connect with Jessica:
Instagram: @jess_demarcus_coaching
Website: jessicademarcus.com
Podcast: The Art and Skill of Coaching

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What does it really take to build one of North Carolina's fastest-growing wellness festivals?

In this episode of She Thrives 101, I sit down with Jasmine and Vee, the founders of Peak Fit Events, to talk about the real story behind Fit & Flow Festival. From one simple phone call to producing large-scale wellness events across the Triangle, they share the highs, the setbacks, and everything they've learned along the way.

We dive into:
• How Peak Fit Events was born
• Building a business before anyone believed in the vision
• Facing rejection, self-doubt, and unexpected challenges
• Producing large-scale events while working full-time jobs
• Why community will always beat competition
• The importance of creating spaces that prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellness
• What you can expect at this year's Fit & Flow Festival

This conversation isn't just about fitness, it's about having the courage to build something that doesn't exist yet, trusting your vision when others don't understand it, and creating community that leaves people better than they arrived.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, event host, wellness lover, or someone chasing a dream that feels bigger than you, this episode is for you.

FIT + Flow IS HAPPENING AUGUST 8TH, IN FENTON, CARY NC.

8am - 1 pm.

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This episode is a REAL conversation about what it actually takes to pour into the next generation of women.

I sat down with Toni the Program Director from SAGE; Saving Adolescent Girls Everywhere, to talk mentorship, confidence, and the very different world girls ages 12–18 are navigating today. From social pressure to identity, boundaries, and self-worth… this isn’t surface-level. This is the work that shapes women before the world gets a chance to.

We get into why mentorship matters now more than ever, how safe spaces create confident girls, and what it really looks like to build community that doesn’t just talk - but shows up.

If you care about women, this conversation will remind you: it starts with the girls.

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This episode is for the women who know they’re evolving, but can’t fully explain it yet.

Jalen sits down with Sarah (Art by SRG) a multidimensional artist, storyteller, and wellness advocate who isn’t just creating visuals…she’s creating experiences that make you feel something.

& we did not keep this conversation surface-level.

We talked about what it really looks like to:
– shift your identity in real time
– go from building a brand…to building a life that actually feels aligned
– create from a place of healing instead of performance
– show up before you feel “ready” and trust what’s being pulled out of you

Because truthfully; creativity isn’t just about what you make.
It’s about who you become in the process.

Sarah shares how her journey into wellness completely transformed the way she creates, connects, and shows up - not just as an artist, but as a woman navigating growth, confidence, and self-trust.

If you’ve been feeling that internal shift…this is your episode.

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There comes a point where you stop asking for permission…and start deciding what your life gets to look like.

In this episode of She Thrives 101, I sit down with Lucy Mac for a real, unfiltered conversation about what it means to ignore the world’s expectations and stand firm in who you are.

We talk feminism beyond the surface, choosing yourself even when it’s uncomfortable, and having the courage to fight for what you know is right; even when it doesn’t make sense to anyone else.

This episode is for the woman who’s done shrinking, done explaining, and ready to move with intention.

Because thriving isn’t about fitting in…it’s about standing all the way out.

Not everyone will get it.

And that’s kind of the point.

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Camellia Jade is creating more than a brand. She’s building a movement rooted in confidence, expression, and learning how to truly love yourself.

In this episode of She Thrives 101, we dive into the energy behind ConfiDANCE Party, her journey into AI and social media, and the vision she’s bringing to life through Confidera Clothing.

But beyond the brands, this conversation is about what it really means to thrive.

We talk about finding your people; the kind of women who lift you up, energize you, and remind you who you are. About choosing to show up fully as yourself, instead of shrinking to fit spaces you’ve outgrown. And about building confidence not from perfection, but from consistency, self-trust, and doing it anyway.

This episode is for the women who are done playing small and ready to move through life as their most aligned, confident selves.

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In this episode of She Thrives 101, Jalen sit down with Micah to talk about what it really looks like to build a brand and a life that reflects who you are; not just what looks good online.

We get into creativity, trusting your vision, moving with intention, and navigating growth as a woman building something of her own. Micah shares her journey, the lessons behind her work, and how she stays grounded while creating in a world that constantly pushes you to rush.

If you’ve been craving clarity, alignment, or a reminder to trust yourself… this conversation is for you

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In this episode of She Thrives 101, Jalen Lee sits down with Raleigh entrepreneur Rachel Abbott, the woman behind The Rabbott.

Rachel shares the story of how she turned an idea into a growing local business and what it really takes to build something of your own. From navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship to creating experiences that bring people together, Rachel opens up about the lessons, risks, and resilience that come with carving your own path.

This conversation dives into:

• Building a business in Raleigh

• The realities of entrepreneurship behind the scenes

• Staying creative and adaptable as a woman in business

• Turning a passion into a brand people recognize

If you love hearing the stories of women creating their own lanes and building something meaningful in their communities, this episode is for you.

Hosted by Jalen Lee, founder of She Thrives 101, where powerful conversations highlight women who are building, creating, and thriving in their own way.

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In this episode of She Thrives 101, Jalen is joined by Ashley Lambeth, founder of Dream Body. She is a coach redefining what it really means to feel strong, confident, and aligned in your body.

Ashley’s approach goes far beyond aesthetics. This conversation dives into discipline as self-respect, building confidence from the inside out, and breaking the cycle of starting over. We talk about the mindset shifts that create lasting transformation, the myths women need to release about fitness and wellness, and how strength training can coexist beautifully with feminine energy.

Ashley shares her journey, the lessons she’s learned through coaching women, and what it truly takes to become her.

The version of yourself that shows up with consistency, self-trust, and intention.

If you’ve been craving motivation that actually sticks,

a deeper connection to your body,

or a reminder that discipline can be an act of love;

this episode is for you!

Press play if you’re ready to stop restarting and start becoming.