In this episode of Soul Stories Rukiya Michele is encouraging each of us to ASK for what we desire and need. Rukiya Michele identifies some of our barriers to asking and gives three things we might consider to get ourselves on track to the asking we deserve.

Jocelyn Harris is our guest today. In this episode of Soul Stories, Jocelyn and I chat about her journey of being diagnosed with Multiplesclerosis to becoming the CEO of her life and health. Jocelyn is a holistic health coach who uses her life as a road map to help others overcome health challenges and to lead more health-focused lives. Transformation Coach J is committed to spread awareness about the health-empowered lifestyle. In this episode, Jocelyn shares great advice for listeners of all ages and walks of life. To learn more about Jocelyn, follow her on social media: @ms_iamthecure, @ms_accountability_coach. Jocelyn Harris [S2E92] Be sure to subscribe to Soul Stories. If you've enjoyed this or any episode of the podcast, please make a donation via our Soul Stories page on Anchor (anchor.fm/rukiyamichele). Thanks for listening! About the show: Soul Stories is dedicated to centering Black stories. Everyone has a story that must be told, a story that they were born to tell. Our stories matter. Your story matters. This is Soul Stories, where we tell our stories. About the host: Rukiya Michele is the show's host and creator. Rukiya Michele is a former college professor who was born to tell stories. Rukiya Michele is a natural storyteller mixed with a little ethnographer and a lot of griot. For feedback on this episode or to pitch a story to her, you may email Rukiya at [email protected].

In this episode of Soul Stories Rukiya cautions about the reckless use of negative language and shares some tips on using more affirming language to create the life experience we desire.

Meet the Podcasters - Part 2: International Podcast Day [S2E90] Happy International Podcast Day! Today, I'm introducing you to six of my favorite podcasters. We're chatting about their shows and what brought them to the world of podcasting. Episode 1 features: CALM Conversations about Learning (d. Zenani Mzube) | How I Became (James Manning) | Let's Try Adulting (Juakera Davis). Episode 2 features: Doin' Motherhood (Anya Doula) | Finding God (Keana Williams) | Harmonious Living (Neema Black)

Meet the Podcasters - Part 1: International Podcast Day [S2E89] Happy International Podcast Day! Today, I'm introducing you to six of my favorite podcasters. We're chatting about their shows and what brought them to the world of podcasting. Episode 1 features: CALM Conversations about Learning (d. Zenani Mzube) | How I Became (James Manning) | Let's Try Adulting (Juakera Davis). Episode 2 features: Doin' Motherhood (Anya Doula) | Finding God (Keana Williams) | Harmonious Living (Neema Black)

Thembe Khumalo is our guest today. In this episode of Soul Stories, Thembe and I continue our chat and she lays it all out -- why we have to challenge the old stories about ourselves, act courageously, and write new, empowered stories about ourselves. Thembe discusses the importance of writing and telling our own stories. In this episode, Thembe shares great advice for listeners of all ages and walks of life. To learn more about Theme, follow her on social media: @thembekhumalo and @brandtobuildco. Thembe Khumalo [S2E87] Be sure to subscribe to Soul Stories. If you've enjoyed this or any episode of the podcast, please make a donation via our Soul Stories page on Anchor (anchor.fm/rukiyamichele). Thanks for listening! About the show: Soul Stories is dedicated to centering Black stories. Everyone has a story that must be told, a story that they were born to tell. Our stories matter. Your story matters. This is Soul Stories, where we tell our stories. About the host: Rukiya Michele is the show's host and creator. Rukiya Michele is a former college professor who was born to tell stories. Rukiya Michele is a natural storyteller mixed with a little ethnographer and a lot of griot. For feedback on this episode or to pitch a story to her, you may email Rukiya at [email protected].

Thembe Khumalo is our guest today. In this episode of Soul Stories, Thembe chats with Rukiya Michele about how her work as a brand and life strategist for African businesses, business owners, and clientele. Thembe discusses the importance of writing and telling our own stories. In this episode, Thembe shares great advice for listeners of all ages and walks of life. To learn more about Theme, follow her on social media: @thembekhumalo and @brandtobuildco. Thembe Khumalo [S2E86] Be sure to subscribe to Soul Stories. If you've enjoyed this or any episode of the podcast, please make a donation via our Soul Stories page on Anchor (anchor.fm/rukiyamichele). Thanks for listening! About the show: Soul Stories is dedicated to centering Black stories. Everyone has a story that must be told, a story that they were born to tell. Our stories matter. Your story matters. This is Soul Stories, where we tell our stories. About the host: Rukiya Michele is the show's host and creator. Rukiya Michele is a former college professor who was born to tell stories. Rukiya Michele is a natural storyteller mixed with a little ethnographer and a lot of griot. For feedback on this episode or to pitch a story to her, you may email Rukiya at [email protected].

Rose Price, aka Rosie Nation, is our guest today. In this episode of Soul Stories, Rose chats with Rukiya Michele about how her decision to address her stress and weight gain led her to pole fitness and then eventually onto body physique competition. Rose offers good insight on what it means to really be focused on doing what's best for you and being your own competition. In this episode, Rose shares great advice for listeners of all ages and walks of life. To learn more about Rose, follow her on social media: @rosie_nation45. Rose Price [S2E85]. Be sure to subscribe to Soul Stories. If you've enjoyed this or any episode of the podcast, please make a donation via our Soul Stories page on Anchor (anchor.fm/rukiyamichele). Thanks for listening! About the show: Soul Stories is dedicated to centering Black stories. Everyone has a story that must be told, a story that they were born to tell. Our stories matter. Your story matters. This is Soul Stories, where we tell our stories. About the host: Rukiya Michele is the show's host and creator. Rukiya Michele is a former college professor who was born to tell stories. Rukiya Michele is a natural storyteller mixed with a little ethnographer and a lot of griot. For feedback on this episode or to pitch a story to her, you may email Rukiya at [email protected].

Chrissy Rocha Fall and Dr. Renata McFail are my guests today. In this episode of Soul Stories, Chrissy and Renata chat with Rukiya Michele about their decision to leave the US and repatriate to the Continent -- Mother Africa -- with their families during a global pandemic. In this episode, Chrissy and Renata share great advice for listeners of all ages and walks of life. This is PART TWO of our full conversation. To learn more about Renata or Chrissy and their businesses follow them on social media: on Facebook @renatamcfail & @prek2phd AND @chrissyrocha & makaya_travel_tours. Renata McFail & Chrissy Rocha [S2E83]. Be sure to subscribe to Soul Stories. If you've enjoyed this or any episode of the podcast, please make a donation via our Soul Stories page on Anchor (anchor.fm/rukiyamichele). Thanks for listening! About the show: Soul Stories is dedicated to centering Black stories. Everyone has a story that must be told, a story that they were born to tell. Our stories matter. Your story matters. This is Soul Stories, where we tell our stories. About the host: Rukiya Michele is the show's host and creator. Rukiya Michele is a college professor, in transition, who was born to tell stories. Rukiya Michele is a natural storyteller mixed with a little ethnographer and a lot of griot. For feedback on this episode or to pitch a story to her, you may email Rukiya at [email protected].

Your Story Matters [Bonus Episode]