Sherley's Show

In this episode, Sherley is in conversation with Leadership, Communication, and Business Coach, Kim Boudreau Smith.

After falling asleep while driving at an intersection, Kim knew she needed to make a change. A life change. Running on autopilot, she was a bit lost, shall we say. From working in the fitness world to working in the corporate space, Kim had to figure out some things. That included figuring out what she needed for herself instead of leaning on what society told her she needed to be. It was a tough lesson to learn but for her, it was a life-saving one. Stepping into entrepreneurship is not easy. Evaluating the why of it all is even more difficult when you are being honest with yourself. Kim walks us through her journey as an entrepreneur, acknowledging the privilege that allowed her to do so and the lessons she learned with that space to grow.

In this episode, Sherley is in conversation with Disability Advocate, Kellina Powell. Through her experiences as a deaf individual, Kellina was inspired to develop a program that specializes in building self esteem for young adults with disabilities. In this discussion, Kellina walks us through the moment that she and her family realized she was deaf, her and her family getting used to life as a young deaf person, and more. If you've never heard what kind of sound comes out of a hearing aid, you'll get that insight and so much more in this episode. This is a safe space to have an entryway into learning about the deaf experience and community. There is plenty to learn, so if you're interested in learning about how to be an ally for the deaf community, give this episode a listen.

Kellina Powell is the author of EveryDay I Am Just Deaf: Life in a Hearing World with Deaf Queen Boss, available now.

In this episode, Sherley speaks with Holistic Psychologist, Dr. Debi Silber and Founder of PBT® (Post Betrayal Transformation®) Institute. Dr. Debi has studied betrayal and made healing from betrayal her profession. Featured on TedX, CBS, Glamour, SELF, WebMD, and more, Dr. Debi means business and she wants you to know it. What holds us back? What helps us heal? Why is betrayal traumatic? How do we rebuild ourselves and our lives after betrayal? Dr. Debi has the answers to all of these questions and more. Transparency with children when infidelity is involved, creating healthy habits, not getting stuck in certain stages of our healing journeys, and more are discussed in this episode. This is one episode you may have to listen to again and again as you continue to move through your stages of healing. As Dr. Debi says, you owe it to yourself to heal. So let's begin. For more, read Dr. Debi's book, TRUST AGAIN or visit, thepbtinstitute.com.

In this episode, Sherley speaks with Feng Shui Designer and Clutter Expert, Krystal Holm. Krystal is on a mission to empower women to declutter their lives physically, mentally, and emotionally. First, Krystal walks us through her own life journey which includes living in a home full of abuse, racism, misogyny, narcissism, and more negative energy. Then, Krystal walks us through moving out after high school graduation and making the choice to disconnect from that negativity. The power is in us to stand our ground, say no to negative energy, and decide to go through the necessary steps to face our trauma and heal. Setting boundaries. Recognizing what makes you happy and free. The importance of an authority figure who is a mentor, protector, and healer for a minor. The difference between clutter and trash. All of these are discussed in this powerful episode. Whether you are looking to declutter your home, your car, your office, your body, your mind, etc… Krystal is here to get you started.

In this episode, Sherley speaks to Flight Attendant Sarah who has a Doctorate in clinical occupational therapy. It's quite fascinating learning about the different roles of an occupational therapist, especially as Sarah uses her experience as an accessibility coordinator. And that's just the beginning! Next, Sarah shares anecdotes of disability advocacy, the importance of eliminating inspiration porn and offensive, insensitive language to those with disabilities, as well as mindful communication and messaging to children regarding disability. There is so much to learn and appreciate here in this episode, so be sure to share it with all of those who are looking to expand their compassionate muscles. Everyone has their own journey when it comes to self confidence and self-acceptance. This is your reminder that you are enough just as you are and other people's ignorance and discrimination does not take away from that.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide. The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is 988 if you or someone you know needs help.

In this episode, Sherley speaks to Travel CNA, Syaisha Alexander about her past, present, and future. First, we learn about Syaisha's youth which includes but is not limited to an abusive relationship in high school that lasted for almost ten years and a three month experience in a psych ward. Then, Syaisha walks us through what helped her finally move on from the negative energies in her life and the power of not looking back. Finally, she discusses what she has learned through all of her life experiences, which are gold as she steps into her future. This is a heavier episode and not one for popping popcorn and relaxing, so definitely make sure that you are in the right mindset to listen to these hard moments and what it took to push through before pressing play.

Disclaimer: This episode talks about relationships under the umbrella of traditional heterosexual relationships and expectations.

In this episode of Femme Parler Advice Time, Sherley and Kalief have a very lively conversation about setting boundaries in relationships with friends of the opposite sex. The two are complete opposites here which sparks a very enthusiastic discussion about respect, mindfulness, common sense, and of course, infidelity. If you want to listen to Sherley and Kalief, who have been a couple for decades, talk passionately about the highs and lows of boundaries and all of the highs and lows that come with setting, maintaining, and adjusting them, be sure to tune into Advice Time. The discussion gears off topic a bit about street mentality, book mentality, corporate mentality, listening and working with a long term mindset, and so on. This is a good one, guys! Sip your favorite tea. Grab the popcorn. Get ready to laugh, shout, shake your head in both agreement and disagreement. It's going to be quite a rollercoaster of emotions this season, so make sure you're subscribed!

Trigger Warning: Sexual Abuse is mentioned.

In this episode of Femme Parler Podcast, Sherley is in conversation with High Performance Coach and Co-Founder of Elevitality, Lillian Victoria Ng. A former Entertainment Executive and married by 30 years old, Lillian thought she had it all. But it wasn't until she hit rock bottom and had to really face her fears that she realized what wasn't in harmony. That's when she had to make a conscious choice to handle what life handed her and in healthy ways. After having the opportunity to rebuild her life, she is able to look back on her severe anxiety and the traps that she fell into where her job was her identity and so on. Lillian is here to tell you that discovering who you are is a gift that you must take. You have to do the inner work. If you are willing to do that work, be sure to listen to this powerful episode on forgiveness and taking your power back.

Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault is discussed in this episode.

In this episode of Femme Parler Podcast, Sherley speaks with Lifestyle Guru and Founder of CARRINNA, Carine Camara. As a Licenced Acupuncturist and Spiritual Coach, Carine Camara is devoted to joyful healing which embodies wellness and beauty transformations both inside and out. What does it really look like to be a loving human being? How do you live a long, meaningful, and joyous life? How can you do all this while incorporating all of the things that mean something important to you? Carine is here to help you show up for yourself to get those answers. You don't have to figure this out alone. This conversation is an introduction to unpacking colorism, beauty standards built on white supremacy, and so much more. As you listen to Carine's story, we hope that you are inspired on your healing journey to make it a joyful one. For more information, visit carrinna.com.

In this episode of Advice Time, Sherley and Kalief dive into their different communication styles and how their communication has evolved over the years to have healthier dialogue. The two get into what it means to be a good listener, whether or not the communication styles of men and women have different attributes, how trauma stunts communication, as well as compromising how you adapt and respond to other people's communication difficulties. The topic of nagging does spark quite a lively discussion between these partners of 25 years. These two will have you making sure that you understand and respect the importance of putting value in what your partner values to have a healthier communication dialogue. Get ready to laugh, nod, agree, disagree, and feel like you've been a fly on the wall in a therapy session listening to these two long-timers.