Creating Generously and for the Coins with Traveling Social Media Manager, Yasmine Bedward

We open the latest chapter of Sōl Talk – The Creative Class – with Yasmine Bedward, a Traveling Social Media Manager. When most of her peers were playing with rocks and playdough, Yasmine was taking apart computers and sending emails to her aunties. After a few career pivots, Yasmine decided to travel the world, leveraging her comfortability with the internets to start building her client roster.

Now, Yasmine supports brands and businesses tell their stories on social media, while offering her own community tips and tricks via her ever-flowing well of creative ideas.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• What a creative process for someone balancing client and personal projects looks like
• Yasmine’s non-linear but very connected career journey
• What moves Yasmine to be generous on IG
• How to manage growing while sharing your journey (on social media and beyond)
• How Yasmine took back her power by embracing her sexuality

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-          Yasmine Bedward’s Instagram: @yasminebedward

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-          Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

In the third and final installment of Closing Time: Changes and New Chapters – we sit down with Ashley Gantt. Ashley’s 33rd year of life changed the lenses she uses to look out at the world, and from there, she started her journey of healing. Now, as an attorney and host of the With ClariTea podcast – Ashley works to create a safe space for healing through vulnerable and honest storytelling.

As we wrap this chapter of Sōl Talk, Ashley sheds light on the importance of developing clarity and incorporating healing practices to transition into new chapters.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• How new chapters can bring up old insecurities
• The most challenging chapter Ashley was called to leave
• The self-care practice that has been a gamechanger in Ashley’s life
• Why intentional healing is needed within the Black community
• How egg freezing can lead to freedom

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• Ashley Gantt’s Instagram: @withclaritea
• Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk
• Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

In the second installment of Closing Time: Changes and New Chapters – we chat it up with Atlanta Amado. Atlanta is a Change Consultant, dancer, and vocalist who is gifted at honoring her soul’s callings – no matter how that may change from season to season.   Atlanta operates a coaching + consulting business called Palm Change Consulting, where she helps people find ways to deepen the roots of their strengths in life and work, reach for higher levels of joy in their living + stand strong when the winds of change blow through. In this episode you’ll hear:

• What holds most people from living the life they want to live
• How we can respond to forced pivots
• How Atlanta knows when to shift into a new season
• The spiritual practices that support Atlanta’s healing and growth

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• Atlanta Amado’s Instagram: @theatlantaamado
• Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk
• Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

We’re kicking off the first installment of Closing Time: Changes and New Chapters with Nikki Walton. Known to many as Curly Nikki, Nikki began her career as a natural hair blogger, helping countless women of color accept their natural locks. However, at the height of her career, Nikki found herself searching for more. Thus began her spiritual journey.

Today, we meet Nikki in a season of paying it forward. She hosts a daily podcast, Go(o)d Mornings, where she shares daily practices to start your day off right. She joins us to share some of her life experiences and wisdom that will help you understand how to enter new chapters with a sense of peace.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• How the success of CurlyNikki didn’t translate to joy
• The practices that help keep Nikki centered and grounded
• How the law of attraction may be failing us
• What Nikki has learned about Christhood after reading 600+ books

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• CurlyNikki website: www.curlynikki.com
• Nikki Walton’s Instagram: @curlynikki
• Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk
• Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

A whole Sōlo episode, baby! As we get ready for season 2, I’m sharing a quick update on my own life, what I’m excited to share with you for this season and why we need to forget about the whole ‘Sophomore Slump’ concept. In this episode you’ll hear:

• Why it took so long to share season 2 with y’all.
• The five things that I’m realizing in this season of my life.
• What to expect for this season 2.

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In true audiobook fashion, we’re wrapping up season 1 by convening our second book club. Danielle Spikener (aka DaMoJa) is back – blessing us again with her brilliance and beauty as she shares what she’s been moved by and moved to reconsider because of ‘The Power of Peace’ and ‘Party of One.’

In this episode you’ll hear:

• The difference between champagne vs. vintage wine love
• Why creatives should start to embrace 75-80% effort
• Parenting vs. self-care and why the latter is what we should strive to do
• And a few off topic, but still insightful conversations between two friends

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-          Danielle’s Instagram: @therealdamoja

-          Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk

-          Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

When you name a chapter, “Party of One” – you kind of, sort of have to have a party… with just one person. So here is the first solo dolo episode of the season.

In Lucky #13, the host of the audiobook that is Sōl Talk, Simone Keelah grabs and holds the mic to share what she’s learned, what’s she’s loving and what she’s leaving from her single season.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Why after several years uncoupled, Simone is hopeful for a future bae
• How manifestation comes to life in relationships
• What being a late bloomer – in love and life – looks like and why its okay
• Why Simone is unsubscribing from the notion that there is a recipe to find romance

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-          Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

We couldn’t have a chapter on being a single woman of marrying age without tapping into the guidance of a professional. Enter: Josie Rosario, a straight shooting and compassionate therapist who specializes in healing work for folks of color. Formerly focused on couples and families before pivoting to intuitive work, Josie brings an entirely new perspective to the topic.

In this episode of “Party of One” Josie shares the sacredness of a single season without the unnecessary toxic positivity many of us are accustomed to being served.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Why having “a list” for your ideal partner isn’t suggested
• The questions unpartnered folks can start to ask to prepare for big love
• Relationship patterns and the meaning behind falling for emotionally unavailable people
• Josie’s response to some of the unfair stats Black women face when it comes to love

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-          Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk

-          Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

We kick off Party of One with Antoinette Henry, Ms. Duality herself and co-host of Around the Way Curls. Having been single for five years, Antoinette is no stranger to doing aspects of her life alone. However, she also doesn’t try to paint singledom for any more or less than what it is.

In this candid conversation, Antoinette shares the highs, lows and regular smegular about being a single woman of marrying age.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• The romanticization of singleness and why Antoinette doesn’t subscribe to that
• What Antoinette and Simone’s exes have shared with them
• Thoughts and decisions on motherhood
• How Antoinette ended up contributing to her bestie’s latest EP, Heaux Tales
• Dating in the pandemic and the ghettoness that it is

 

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-          Around the Way Curls’ Instagram: @aroundthewaycurls

-          Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk

-         Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

In the final installment of The Power of Peace we chat with Dr. Keia Robinson, a self-described Jesus Zealot. As a researcher in higher education; one half of the popular podcast, Gettin’ Grown; the mind behind #teamtypingfast; and a mentor to many– Keia is no stranger to having a full plate. Yet, for most of her decisions, Keia is turning to God to guide her.

Keia helps us understand how putting God at the center of our decisions doesn’t always equate to rest and relaxation, turning the concept of peace on its head.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• The myth of balance and peace
• Keia’s experience in the church, being raised as a PGK, and how it has continued to evolve
• The lies of capitalism and why we should all lean into community
• Why Keia feels DMX had God’s full attention

 

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-          Keia’s Instagram: @tykeianicole

-          Gettin’ Grown Instagram: @GettinGrownPod

-          Team Typing Fast: www.teamtypingfast.com

-          Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk

-          Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah